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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.52, 21,669.12 and 10,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.52, 21,669.12 and 10,120.32 is: 13,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.52 : 21,669.12 = 10,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.52/21,669.12 = 10,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.52x = 21,669.12 × 10,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.52x = 219,298,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,298,428.52/15,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.37

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