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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.84, 21,611.58 and 10,345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.84, 21,611.58 and 10,345.34 is: 14,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.84 : 21,611.58 = 10,345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.84/21,611.58 = 10,345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.84x = 21,611.58 × 10,345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.84x = 223,579,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,579,143.04/15,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.23

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