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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.96, 21,723.12 and 10,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.96, 21,723.12 and 10,152.96 is: 14,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.96 : 21,723.12 = 10,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.96/21,723.12 = 10,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.96x = 21,723.12 × 10,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.96x = 220,553,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553,968.44/15,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.58

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