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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.68, 21,565.45 and 10,330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.68, 21,565.45 and 10,330.84 is: 14,262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.68 : 21,565.45 = 10,330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.68/21,565.45 = 10,330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.68x = 21,565.45 × 10,330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.68x = 222,789,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,789,213.48/15,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.45

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