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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.70, 21,675.39 and 10,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.70, 21,675.39 and 10,410.70 is: 14,365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.70 : 21,675.39 = 10,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.70/21,675.39 = 10,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.70x = 21,675.39 × 10,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.70x = 225,655,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,655,982.67/15,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.03

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