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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.59, 21,733.22 and 10,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.59, 21,733.22 and 10,441.16 is: 14,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.59 : 21,733.22 = 10,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.59/21,733.22 = 10,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.59x = 21,733.22 × 10,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.59x = 226,919,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,919,944.77/15,744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,412.57

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