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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.26, 21,445.77 and 10,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.26, 21,445.77 and 10,827.50 is: 14,959.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.26 : 21,445.77 = 10,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.26/21,445.77 = 10,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.26x = 21,445.77 × 10,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.26x = 232,204,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,204,074.68/15,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,959.42

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