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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.99, 21,844.98 and 10,168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.99, 21,844.98 and 10,168.23 is: 14,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.99 : 21,844.98 = 10,168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.99/21,844.98 = 10,168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.99x = 21,844.98 × 10,168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.99x = 222,124,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,124,780.99/15,834.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.47

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