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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.36, 21,825.72 and 10,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.36, 21,825.72 and 10,233.36 is: 14,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.36 : 21,825.72 = 10,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.36/21,825.72 = 10,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.36x = 21,825.72 × 10,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.36x = 223,350,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,350,450.02/15,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.13

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