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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.51, 21,794.27 and 10,486.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.51, 21,794.27 and 10,486.53 is: 14,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.51 : 21,794.27 = 10,486.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.51/21,794.27 = 10,486.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.51x = 21,794.27 × 10,486.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.51x = 228,546,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,546,213.75/15,798.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,466.31

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