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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.96, 21,746.58 and 10,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.96, 21,746.58 and 10,169.96 is: 14,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.96 : 21,746.58 = 10,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.96/21,746.58 = 10,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.96x = 21,746.58 × 10,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.96x = 221,161,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,161,848.74/15,758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.04

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