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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.72, 21,706.52 and 10,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.72, 21,706.52 and 10,641.64 is: 14,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.72 : 21,706.52 = 10,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.72/21,706.52 = 10,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.72x = 21,706.52 × 10,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.72x = 230,992,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,992,943.83/15,747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.34

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