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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.78, 21,662.25 and 10,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.78, 21,662.25 and 10,122.98 is: 13,971.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.78 : 21,662.25 = 10,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.78/21,662.25 = 10,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.78x = 21,662.25 × 10,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.78x = 219,286,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,286,523.51/15,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.05

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