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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.08, 21,849.84 and 10,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.08, 21,849.84 and 10,088.01 is: 13,925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.08 : 21,849.84 = 10,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.08/21,849.84 = 10,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.08x = 21,849.84 × 10,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.08x = 220,421,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,421,404.42/15,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.98

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