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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.83, 21,859.16 and 10,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.83, 21,859.16 and 10,094.76 is: 13,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.83 : 21,859.16 = 10,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.83/21,859.16 = 10,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.83x = 21,859.16 × 10,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.83x = 220,662,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,662,923.53/15,834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.29

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