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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.59, 21,054.62 and 10,736.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.59, 21,054.62 and 10,736.88 is: 14,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.59 : 21,054.62 = 10,736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.59/21,054.62 = 10,736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.59x = 21,054.62 × 10,736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.59x = 226,060,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,060,856.14/15,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.49

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