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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.10, 21,963.51 and 10,624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.10, 21,963.51 and 10,624.98 is: 14,647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.10 : 21,963.51 = 10,624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.10/21,963.51 = 10,624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.10x = 21,963.51 × 10,624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.10x = 233,361,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,361,854.48/15,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,647.28

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