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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.01, 21,063.08 and 10,474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.01, 21,063.08 and 10,474.41 is: 14,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.01 : 21,063.08 = 10,474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.01/21,063.08 = 10,474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.01x = 21,063.08 × 10,474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.01x = 220,623,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,623,335.78/15,256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.40

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