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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.09, 21,928.77 and 10,234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.09, 21,928.77 and 10,234.51 is: 14,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.09 : 21,928.77 = 10,234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.09/21,928.77 = 10,234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.09x = 21,928.77 × 10,234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.09x = 224,430,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,430,161.03/15,892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.13

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