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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.40, 21,707.76 and 10,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.40, 21,707.76 and 10,144 is: 13,991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.40 : 21,707.76 = 10,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.40/21,707.76 = 10,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.40x = 21,707.76 × 10,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.40x = 220,203,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,203,517.44/15,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.48

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