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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.08, 21,063.17 and 10,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.08, 21,063.17 and 10,474.48 is: 14,461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.08 : 21,063.17 = 10,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.08/21,063.17 = 10,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.08x = 21,063.17 × 10,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.08x = 220,625,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,625,647.59/15,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.49

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