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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.22, 21,461.20 and 10,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.22, 21,461.20 and 10,250.10 is: 14,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.22 : 21,461.20 = 10,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.22/21,461.20 = 10,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.22x = 21,461.20 × 10,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.22x = 219,979,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,979,446.12/15,557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.02

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