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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.80, 21,803.28 and 10,415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.80, 21,803.28 and 10,415.64 is: 14,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.80 : 21,803.28 = 10,415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.80/21,803.28 = 10,415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.80x = 21,803.28 × 10,415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.80x = 227,095,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,095,115.30/15,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.29

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