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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.22, 21,704.27 and 10,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.22, 21,704.27 and 10,423.22 is: 14,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.22 : 21,704.27 = 10,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.22/21,704.27 = 10,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.22x = 21,704.27 × 10,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.22x = 226,228,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,228,220.51/15,721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.99

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