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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.33, 21,878.71 and 10,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.33, 21,878.71 and 10,203.44 is: 14,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.33 : 21,878.71 = 10,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.33/21,878.71 = 10,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.33x = 21,878.71 × 10,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.33x = 223,238,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,238,133.95/15,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.37

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