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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.04, 21,588.32 and 10,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.04, 21,588.32 and 10,337.12 is: 14,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.04 : 21,588.32 = 10,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.04/21,588.32 = 10,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.04x = 21,588.32 × 10,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.04x = 223,161,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,161,054.44/15,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.14

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