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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.48, 21,970.72 and 10,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.48, 21,970.72 and 10,467.52 is: 14,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.48 : 21,970.72 = 10,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.48/21,970.72 = 10,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.48x = 21,970.72 × 10,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.48x = 229,978,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,978,951.01/15,920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.48

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