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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.10, 21,544.89 and 10,311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.10, 21,544.89 and 10,311.94 is: 14,219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.10 : 21,544.89 = 10,311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.10/21,544.89 = 10,311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.10x = 21,544.89 × 10,311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.10x = 222,169,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,169,612.99/15,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.67

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