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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.55, 21,856.33 and 10,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.55, 21,856.33 and 10,183.22 is: 14,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.55 : 21,856.33 = 10,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.55/21,856.33 = 10,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.55x = 21,856.33 × 10,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.55x = 222,567,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,567,802.19/15,847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.30

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