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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.26, 21,839.08 and 10,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.26, 21,839.08 and 10,160.22 is: 14,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.26 : 21,839.08 = 10,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.26/21,839.08 = 10,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.26x = 21,839.08 × 10,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.26x = 221,889,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,889,857.40/15,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.25

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