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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.80, 21,619.94 and 10,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.80, 21,619.94 and 10,351.40 is: 14,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.80 : 21,619.94 = 10,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.80/21,619.94 = 10,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.80x = 21,619.94 × 10,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.80x = 223,796,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,796,646.92/15,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.68

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