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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.77, 21,859.47 and 10,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.77, 21,859.47 and 10,176.03 is: 14,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.77 : 21,859.47 = 10,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.77/21,859.47 = 10,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.77x = 21,859.47 × 10,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.77x = 222,442,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,442,622.50/15,840.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.42

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