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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.92, 21,663.78 and 10,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.92, 21,663.78 and 10,984.52 is: 15,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.92 : 21,663.78 = 10,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.92/21,663.78 = 10,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.92x = 21,663.78 × 10,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.92x = 237,966,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,966,224.69/15,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.69

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