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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.38, 21,983.74 and 10,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.38, 21,983.74 and 10,263.48 is: 14,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.38 : 21,983.74 = 10,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.38/21,983.74 = 10,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.38x = 21,983.74 × 10,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.38x = 225,629,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,629,675.82/15,933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.82

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