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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.53, 21,034.42 and 10,769.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.53, 21,034.42 and 10,769.61 is: 14,854.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.53 : 21,034.42 = 10,769.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.53/21,034.42 = 10,769.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.53x = 21,034.42 × 10,769.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.53x = 226,532,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,532,499.98/15,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,854.07

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