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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.84, 21,599.16 and 10,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.84, 21,599.16 and 10,336.34 is: 14,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.84 : 21,599.16 = 10,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.84/21,599.16 = 10,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.84x = 21,599.16 × 10,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.84x = 223,256,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,256,261.47/15,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.81

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