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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.76, 21,565.44 and 10,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.76, 21,565.44 and 10,039.68 is: 13,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.76 : 21,565.44 = 10,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.76/21,565.44 = 10,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.76x = 21,565.44 × 10,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.76x = 216,510,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,510,116.66/15,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.43

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