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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.14, 21,192.66 and 10,647.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.14, 21,192.66 and 10,647.51 is: 14,686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.14 : 21,192.66 = 10,647.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.14/21,192.66 = 10,647.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.14x = 21,192.66 × 10,647.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.14x = 225,649,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,649,059.28/15,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,686.74

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