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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.64, 21,582.48 and 10,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.64, 21,582.48 and 10,324.24 is: 14,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.64 : 21,582.48 = 10,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.64/21,582.48 = 10,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.64x = 21,582.48 × 10,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.64x = 222,822,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,822,703.32/15,638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.21

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