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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.48, 21,162.33 and 10,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.48, 21,162.33 and 10,032.39 is: 13,849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.48 : 21,162.33 = 10,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.48/21,162.33 = 10,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.48x = 21,162.33 × 10,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.48x = 212,308,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,308,747.87/15,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.71

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