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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.51, 21,247.05 and 10,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.51, 21,247.05 and 10,098.67 is: 13,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.51 : 21,247.05 = 10,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.51/21,247.05 = 10,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.51x = 21,247.05 × 10,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.51x = 214,566,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,566,840.19/15,403.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.74

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