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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.08, 21,624.72 and 10,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.08, 21,624.72 and 10,655.04 is: 14,709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.08 : 21,624.72 = 10,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.08/21,624.72 = 10,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.08x = 21,624.72 × 10,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.08x = 230,412,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,412,256.59/15,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.59

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