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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.75, 21,952.44 and 10,258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.75, 21,952.44 and 10,258.37 is: 14,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.75 : 21,952.44 = 10,258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.75/21,952.44 = 10,258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.75x = 21,952.44 × 10,258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.75x = 225,196,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,196,142.16/15,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.27

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