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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.24, 21,425.30 and 10,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.24, 21,425.30 and 10,996.04 is: 15,174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.24 : 21,425.30 = 10,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.24/21,425.30 = 10,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.24x = 21,425.30 × 10,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.24x = 235,593,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,593,293.71/15,525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.86

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