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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.39, 21,059.07 and 10,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.39, 21,059.07 and 10,474.38 is: 14,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.39 : 21,059.07 = 10,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.39/21,059.07 = 10,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.39x = 21,059.07 × 10,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.39x = 220,580,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,580,701.63/15,258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.35

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