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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.26, 21,862.98 and 10,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.26, 21,862.98 and 10,181.16 is: 14,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.26 : 21,862.98 = 10,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.26/21,862.98 = 10,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.26x = 21,862.98 × 10,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.26x = 222,590,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,590,497.46/15,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.99

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