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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.09, 21,960.27 and 10,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.09, 21,960.27 and 10,250.58 is: 14,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.09 : 21,960.27 = 10,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.09/21,960.27 = 10,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.09x = 21,960.27 × 10,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.09x = 225,105,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,105,504.46/15,906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.16

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