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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.48, 21,609.72 and 10,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.48, 21,609.72 and 10,369.56 is: 14,300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.48 : 21,609.72 = 10,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.48/21,609.72 = 10,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.48x = 21,609.72 × 10,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.48x = 224,083,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,083,288.12/15,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,300.62

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