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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.80, 21,997.50 and 10,612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.80, 21,997.50 and 10,612.36 is: 14,657.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.80 : 21,997.50 = 10,612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.80/21,997.50 = 10,612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.80x = 21,997.50 × 10,612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.80x = 233,445,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,445,389.10/15,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.39

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