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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.15, 21,964.64 and 10,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.15, 21,964.64 and 10,266.11 is: 14,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.15 : 21,964.64 = 10,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.15/21,964.64 = 10,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.15x = 21,964.64 × 10,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.15x = 225,491,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,491,249.20/15,924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.33

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