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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.78, 21,961.62 and 10,602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.78, 21,961.62 and 10,602.66 is: 14,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.78 : 21,961.62 = 10,602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.78/21,961.62 = 10,602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.78x = 21,961.62 × 10,602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.78x = 232,851,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,851,589.91/15,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.75

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