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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.74, 21,062.88 and 10,794.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.74, 21,062.88 and 10,794.48 is: 14,896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.74 : 21,062.88 = 10,794.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.74/21,062.88 = 10,794.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.74x = 21,062.88 × 10,794.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.74x = 227,362,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,362,836.90/15,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.59

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