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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.61, 21,786.84 and 10,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.61, 21,786.84 and 10,113.30 is: 13,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.61 : 21,786.84 = 10,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.61/21,786.84 = 10,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.61x = 21,786.84 × 10,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.61x = 220,336,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,336,848.97/15,788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.43

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