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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.66, 21,248.65 and 10,099.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.66, 21,248.65 and 10,099.82 is: 13,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.66 : 21,248.65 = 10,099.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.66/21,248.65 = 10,099.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.66x = 21,248.65 × 10,099.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.66x = 214,607,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,607,489.74/15,404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.34

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