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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.41, 21,708.68 and 10,426.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.41, 21,708.68 and 10,426.43 is: 14,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.41 : 21,708.68 = 10,426.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.41/21,708.68 = 10,426.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.41x = 21,708.68 × 10,426.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.41x = 226,343,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,343,871.74/15,724.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.43

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