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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.48, 21,854.24 and 10,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.48, 21,854.24 and 10,170.53 is: 14,037.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.48 : 21,854.24 = 10,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.48/21,854.24 = 10,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.48x = 21,854.24 × 10,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.48x = 222,269,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,269,163.52/15,834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.04

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