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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.26, 21,482.01 and 10,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.26, 21,482.01 and 10,262.82 is: 14,153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.26 : 21,482.01 = 10,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.26/21,482.01 = 10,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.26x = 21,482.01 × 10,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.26x = 220,466,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,466,001.87/15,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.07

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