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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.73, 21,556.83 and 10,589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.73, 21,556.83 and 10,589.23 is: 14,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.73 : 21,556.83 = 10,589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.73/21,556.83 = 10,589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.73x = 21,556.83 × 10,589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.73x = 228,270,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,270,230.94/15,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.68

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