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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.40, 21,623.60 and 10,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.40, 21,623.60 and 10,086.64 is: 13,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.40 : 21,623.60 = 10,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.40/21,623.60 = 10,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.40x = 21,623.60 × 10,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.40x = 218,109,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,109,468.70/15,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.79

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