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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.36, 21,788.46 and 10,206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.36, 21,788.46 and 10,206.36 is: 14,078.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.36 : 21,788.46 = 10,206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.36/21,788.46 = 10,206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.36x = 21,788.46 × 10,206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.36x = 222,380,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,380,866.61/15,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.87

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