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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.14, 22,026.87 and 10,289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.14, 22,026.87 and 10,289.70 is: 14,208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.14 : 22,026.87 = 10,289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.14/22,026.87 = 10,289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.14x = 22,026.87 × 10,289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.14x = 226,649,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,649,884.24/15,952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,208.12

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