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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.02, 21,557.49 and 10,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.02, 21,557.49 and 10,903.82 is: 15,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.02 : 21,557.49 = 10,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.02/21,557.49 = 10,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.02x = 21,557.49 × 10,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.02x = 235,058,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,058,990.61/15,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.50

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