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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.08, 21,680.82 and 10,057.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.08, 21,680.82 and 10,057.05 is: 13,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.08 : 21,680.82 = 10,057.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.08/21,680.82 = 10,057.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.08x = 21,680.82 × 10,057.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.08x = 218,045,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,045,047.19/15,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.96

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