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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.33, 21,669.53 and 10,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.33, 21,669.53 and 10,044.14 is: 13,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.33 : 21,669.53 = 10,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.33/21,669.53 = 10,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.33x = 21,669.53 × 10,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.33x = 217,651,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,651,634.49/15,704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.34

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