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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.27, 21,110.12 and 10,783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.27, 21,110.12 and 10,783.94 is: 14,873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.27 : 21,110.12 = 10,783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.27/21,110.12 = 10,783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.27x = 21,110.12 × 10,783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.27x = 227,650,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,650,148.44/15,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,873.00

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