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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.80, 21,704.40 and 10,345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.80, 21,704.40 and 10,345.96 is: 14,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.80 : 21,704.40 = 10,345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.80/21,704.40 = 10,345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.80x = 21,704.40 × 10,345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.80x = 224,552,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,552,854.22/15,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.90

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