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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.43, 21,909.60 and 10,505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.43, 21,909.60 and 10,505.99 is: 14,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.43 : 21,909.60 = 10,505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.43/21,909.60 = 10,505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.43x = 21,909.60 × 10,505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.43x = 230,182,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,182,038.50/15,883.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.96

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