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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.76, 21,621.18 and 10,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.76, 21,621.18 and 10,360.12 is: 14,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.76 : 21,621.18 = 10,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.76/21,621.18 = 10,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.76x = 21,621.18 × 10,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.76x = 223,998,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,998,019.34/15,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.14

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