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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.89, 21,972.05 and 10,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.89, 21,972.05 and 10,949.25 is: 15,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.89 : 21,972.05 = 10,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.89/21,972.05 = 10,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.89x = 21,972.05 × 10,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.89x = 240,577,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,577,413.72/15,925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.06

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