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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.72, 21,197.28 and 10,828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.72, 21,197.28 and 10,828.48 is: 14,944.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.72 : 21,197.28 = 10,828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.72/21,197.28 = 10,828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.72x = 21,197.28 × 10,828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.72x = 229,534,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,534,322.53/15,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,944.89

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