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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.78, 21,994.74 and 10,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.78, 21,994.74 and 10,626.66 is: 14,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.78 : 21,994.74 = 10,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.78/21,994.74 = 10,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.78x = 21,994.74 × 10,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.78x = 233,730,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,730,623.77/15,933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.87

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