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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.36, 21,859.70 and 10,782.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.36, 21,859.70 and 10,782.81 is: 14,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.36 : 21,859.70 = 10,782.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.36/21,859.70 = 10,782.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.36x = 21,859.70 × 10,782.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.36x = 235,708,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,708,937.84/15,827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.50

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