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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.50, 21,187.50 and 10,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.50, 21,187.50 and 10,593.72 is: 14,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.50 : 21,187.50 = 10,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.50/21,187.50 = 10,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.50x = 21,187.50 × 10,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.50x = 224,454,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,454,442.50/15,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.09

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