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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.08, 21,173.76 and 10,043.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.08, 21,173.76 and 10,043.76 is: 13,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.08 : 21,173.76 = 10,043.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.08/21,173.76 = 10,043.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.08x = 21,173.76 × 10,043.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.08x = 212,664,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,664,163.74/15,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.05

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