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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.78, 21,816.97 and 10,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.78, 21,816.97 and 10,148.52 is: 13,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.78 : 21,816.97 = 10,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.78/21,816.97 = 10,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.78x = 21,816.97 × 10,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.78x = 221,409,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,409,847.30/15,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.22

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