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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.28, 21,733.36 and 10,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.28, 21,733.36 and 10,174.48 is: 14,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.28 : 21,733.36 = 10,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.28/21,733.36 = 10,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.28x = 21,733.36 × 10,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.28x = 221,125,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,125,636.65/15,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.15

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