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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.08, 21,110.10 and 9,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.08, 21,110.10 and 9,994.44 is: 13,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.08 : 21,110.10 = 9,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.08/21,110.10 = 9,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.08x = 21,110.10 × 9,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.08x = 210,983,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,983,627.84/15,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.22

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