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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.42, 21,867.54 and 10,745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.42, 21,867.54 and 10,745.74 is: 14,826.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.42 : 21,867.54 = 10,745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.42/21,867.54 = 10,745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.42x = 21,867.54 × 10,745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.42x = 234,982,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,982,899.28/15,848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.90

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