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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.61, 21,560.45 and 10,040.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.61, 21,560.45 and 10,040.85 is: 13,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.61 : 21,560.45 = 10,040.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.61/21,560.45 = 10,040.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.61x = 21,560.45 × 10,040.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.61x = 216,485,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,485,194.18/15,626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.62

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