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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.02, 21,948.63 and 10,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.02, 21,948.63 and 10,242.75 is: 14,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.02 : 21,948.63 = 10,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.02/21,948.63 = 10,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.02x = 21,948.63 × 10,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.02x = 224,814,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,814,329.93/15,910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.36

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