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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.46, 21,901.92 and 10,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.46, 21,901.92 and 10,209.32 is: 14,084.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.46 : 21,901.92 = 10,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.46/21,901.92 = 10,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.46x = 21,901.92 × 10,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.46x = 223,603,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,603,709.89/15,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.86

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