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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.65, 21,792.21 and 10,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.65, 21,792.21 and 10,771.92 is: 14,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.65 : 21,792.21 = 10,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.65/21,792.21 = 10,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.65x = 21,792.21 × 10,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.65x = 234,743,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,743,942.74/15,804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.85

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