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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.99, 21,210.94 and 10,614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.99, 21,210.94 and 10,614.39 is: 14,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.99 : 21,210.94 = 10,614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.99/21,210.94 = 10,614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.99x = 21,210.94 × 10,614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.99x = 225,141,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,141,212.61/15,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.22

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