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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.98, 21,230.46 and 10,659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.98, 21,230.46 and 10,659.06 is: 14,710.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.98 : 21,230.46 = 10,659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.98/21,230.46 = 10,659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.98x = 21,230.46 × 10,659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.98x = 226,296,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,296,746.97/15,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,710.85

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