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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.76, 21,966.42 and 10,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.76, 21,966.42 and 10,267 is: 14,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.76 : 21,966.42 = 10,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.76/21,966.42 = 10,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.76x = 21,966.42 × 10,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.76x = 225,529,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,529,234.14/15,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.17

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