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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.47, 21,112 and 10,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.47, 21,112 and 10,825.84 is: 14,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.47 : 21,112 = 10,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.47/21,112 = 10,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.47x = 21,112 × 10,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.47x = 228,555,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,555,134.08/15,299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,938.76

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