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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.73, 21,971.90 and 10,267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.73, 21,971.90 and 10,267.25 is: 14,169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.73 : 21,971.90 = 10,267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.73/21,971.90 = 10,267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.73x = 21,971.90 × 10,267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.73x = 225,590,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,590,906.08/15,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,169.63

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