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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.30, 21,611.25 and 10,645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.30, 21,611.25 and 10,645.26 is: 14,696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.30 : 21,611.25 = 10,645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.30/21,611.25 = 10,645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.30x = 21,611.25 × 10,645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.30x = 230,057,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,057,375.18/15,654.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,696.11

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