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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.90, 21,823.49 and 10,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.90, 21,823.49 and 10,153.80 is: 14,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.90 : 21,823.49 = 10,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.90/21,823.49 = 10,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.90x = 21,823.49 × 10,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.90x = 221,591,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,591,352.76/15,811.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.21

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