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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.39, 21,140.49 and 10,544.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.39, 21,140.49 and 10,544.77 is: 14,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.39 : 21,140.49 = 10,544.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.39/21,140.49 = 10,544.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.39x = 21,140.49 × 10,544.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.39x = 222,921,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,921,604.74/15,325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.90

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