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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.29, 21,853.38 and 10,174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.29, 21,853.38 and 10,174.25 is: 14,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.29 : 21,853.38 = 10,174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.29/21,853.38 = 10,174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.29x = 21,853.38 × 10,174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.29x = 222,341,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,341,806.10/15,840.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.48

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