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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.70, 21,574.22 and 10,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.70, 21,574.22 and 10,263.48 is: 14,157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.70 : 21,574.22 = 10,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.70/21,574.22 = 10,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.70x = 21,574.22 × 10,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.70x = 221,426,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,426,711.90/15,640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.09

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