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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.85, 21,720.88 and 10,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.85, 21,720.88 and 10,638.74 is: 14,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.85 : 21,720.88 = 10,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.85/21,720.88 = 10,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.85x = 21,720.88 × 10,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.85x = 231,082,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,082,659.69/15,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,676.72

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