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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.58, 21,159.27 and 10,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.58, 21,159.27 and 10,033.26 is: 13,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.58 : 21,159.27 = 10,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.58/21,159.27 = 10,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.58x = 21,159.27 × 10,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.58x = 212,296,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,296,457.32/15,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.57

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