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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.10, 21,879.81 and 15,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.10, 21,879.81 and 15,542.72 is: 21,405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.10 : 21,879.81 = 15,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.10/21,879.81 = 15,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.10x = 21,879.81 × 15,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.10x = 340,071,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,071,651.08/15,887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.52

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