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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.81, 21,163.44 and 10,032.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.81, 21,163.44 and 10,032.58 is: 13,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.81 : 21,163.44 = 10,032.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.81/21,163.44 = 10,032.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.81x = 21,163.44 × 10,032.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.81x = 212,323,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,323,904.88/15,328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.30

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