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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.04, 21,823.34 and 10,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.04, 21,823.34 and 10,225 is: 14,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.04 : 21,823.34 = 10,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.04/21,823.34 = 10,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.04x = 21,823.34 × 10,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.04x = 223,143,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,143,651.50/15,814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.48

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