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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.13, 21,898.22 and 10,488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.13, 21,898.22 and 10,488.87 is: 14,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.13 : 21,898.22 = 10,488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.13/21,898.22 = 10,488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.13x = 21,898.22 × 10,488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.13x = 229,687,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,687,530.37/15,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.33

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