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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.50, 21,615.93 and 10,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.50, 21,615.93 and 10,076.22 is: 13,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.50 : 21,615.93 = 10,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.50/21,615.93 = 10,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.50x = 21,615.93 × 10,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.50x = 217,806,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,806,866.18/15,655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.48

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