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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.41, 21,249.68 and 10,100.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.41, 21,249.68 and 10,100.57 is: 13,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.41 : 21,249.68 = 10,100.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.41/21,249.68 = 10,100.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.41x = 21,249.68 × 10,100.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.41x = 214,633,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,633,880.32/15,405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.37

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