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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.52, 21,962.26 and 10,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.52, 21,962.26 and 10,892.56 is: 15,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.52 : 21,962.26 = 10,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.52/21,962.26 = 10,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.52x = 21,962.26 × 10,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.52x = 239,225,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,225,234.79/15,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.62

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