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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.28, 21,613.26 and 10,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.28, 21,613.26 and 10,087.48 is: 13,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.28 : 21,613.26 = 10,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.28/21,613.26 = 10,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.28x = 21,613.26 × 10,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.28x = 218,023,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,023,327.98/15,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.06

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