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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.96, 21,695.31 and 10,628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723.96, 21,695.31 and 10,628.98 is: 14,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723.96 : 21,695.31 = 10,628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723.96/21,695.31 = 10,628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723.96x = 21,695.31 × 10,628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723.96x = 230,599,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,599,016.08/15,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,665.45

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