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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.72, 21,902.64 and 10,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.72, 21,902.64 and 10,289.36 is: 14,192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.72 : 21,902.64 = 10,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.72/21,902.64 = 10,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.72x = 21,902.64 × 10,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.72x = 225,364,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,364,147.91/15,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.84

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