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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.24, 21,445.76 and 10,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.24, 21,445.76 and 10,827.48 is: 14,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.24 : 21,445.76 = 10,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.24/21,445.76 = 10,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.24x = 21,445.76 × 10,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.24x = 232,203,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,203,537.48/15,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,959.41

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