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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.25, 21,767.40 and 10,193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.25, 21,767.40 and 10,193.97 is: 14,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.25 : 21,767.40 = 10,193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.25/21,767.40 = 10,193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.25x = 21,767.40 × 10,193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.25x = 221,896,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,896,222.58/15,773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.88

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