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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.48, 21,948.57 and 10,865.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.48, 21,948.57 and 10,865.61 is: 14,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.48 : 21,948.57 = 10,865.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.48/21,948.57 = 10,865.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.48x = 21,948.57 × 10,865.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.48x = 238,484,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,484,601.68/15,909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.09

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