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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.49, 21,763.29 and 10,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.49, 21,763.29 and 10,112.36 is: 13,951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.49 : 21,763.29 = 10,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.49/21,763.29 = 10,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.49x = 21,763.29 × 10,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.49x = 220,078,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,078,223.26/15,774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.53

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