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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.92, 21,167.52 and 10,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.92, 21,167.52 and 10,044.36 is: 13,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.92 : 21,167.52 = 10,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.92/21,167.52 = 10,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.92x = 21,167.52 × 10,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.92x = 212,614,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,614,191.19/15,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.85

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