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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.86, 21,573.21 and 10,050.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.86, 21,573.21 and 10,050.10 is: 13,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.86 : 21,573.21 = 10,050.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.86/21,573.21 = 10,050.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.86x = 21,573.21 × 10,050.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.86x = 216,812,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,812,917.82/15,635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.39

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