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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.71, 21,998.68 and 10,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.71, 21,998.68 and 10,632.52 is: 14,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.71 : 21,998.68 = 10,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.71/21,998.68 = 10,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.71x = 21,998.68 × 10,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.71x = 233,901,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,901,323.50/15,937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.96

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