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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.34, 21,232.69 and 10,613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.34, 21,232.69 and 10,613.48 is: 14,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.34 : 21,232.69 = 10,613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.34/21,232.69 = 10,613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.34x = 21,232.69 × 10,613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.34x = 225,352,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,352,730.66/15,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.63

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