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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,661.97, 21,614.51 and 10,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,661.97, 21,614.51 and 10,347.47 is: 14,280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,661.97 : 21,614.51 = 10,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,661.97/21,614.51 = 10,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,661.97x = 21,614.51 × 10,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,661.97x = 223,655,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,655,493.79/15,661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.16

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