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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.44, 21,764.21 and 10,110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.44, 21,764.21 and 10,110.86 is: 13,940.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.44 : 21,764.21 = 10,110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.44/21,764.21 = 10,110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.44x = 21,764.21 × 10,110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.44x = 220,054,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,054,720.95/15,785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.36

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