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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.24, 22,028.76 and 10,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.24, 22,028.76 and 10,361.52 is: 14,301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.24 : 22,028.76 = 10,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.24/22,028.76 = 10,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.24x = 22,028.76 × 10,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.24x = 228,251,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,251,437.32/15,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,301.25

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