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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.28, 21,954.60 and 10,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.28, 21,954.60 and 10,540.26 is: 14,535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.28 : 21,954.60 = 10,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.28/21,954.60 = 10,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.28x = 21,954.60 × 10,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.28x = 231,407,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,407,192.20/15,920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.37

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