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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.35, 21,897.61 and 10,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.35, 21,897.61 and 10,206.20 is: 14,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.35 : 21,897.61 = 10,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.35/21,897.61 = 10,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.35x = 21,897.61 × 10,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.35x = 223,491,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,491,387.18/15,872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.55

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