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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.68, 21,904.08 and 10,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.68, 21,904.08 and 10,217.08 is: 14,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.68 : 21,904.08 = 10,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.68/21,904.08 = 10,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.68x = 21,904.08 × 10,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.68x = 223,795,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,795,737.69/15,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.44

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