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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.32, 21,827.04 and 10,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.32, 21,827.04 and 10,146.52 is: 14,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.32 : 21,827.04 = 10,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.32/21,827.04 = 10,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.32x = 21,827.04 × 10,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.32x = 221,468,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,468,497.90/15,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.73

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