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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.48, 21,799.98 and 10,053.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.48, 21,799.98 and 10,053.96 is: 13,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.48 : 21,799.98 = 10,053.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.48/21,799.98 = 10,053.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.48x = 21,799.98 × 10,053.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.48x = 219,176,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,176,126.92/15,798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.24

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