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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.24, 21,981.84 and 10,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.24, 21,981.84 and 10,327.52 is: 14,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.24 : 21,981.84 = 10,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.24/21,981.84 = 10,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.24x = 21,981.84 × 10,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.24x = 227,017,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,017,892.24/15,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.33

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