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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.44, 21,187.86 and 10,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.44, 21,187.86 and 10,254.38 is: 14,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.44 : 21,187.86 = 10,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.44/21,187.86 = 10,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.44x = 21,187.86 × 10,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.44x = 217,268,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,268,367.83/15,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.75

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