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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.89, 21,879.49 and 10,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.89, 21,879.49 and 10,204 is: 14,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.89 : 21,879.49 = 10,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.89/21,879.49 = 10,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.89x = 21,879.49 × 10,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.89x = 223,258,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,258,315.96/15,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.14

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