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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.56, 21,268.80 and 10,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.56, 21,268.80 and 10,113.28 is: 13,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.56 : 21,268.80 = 10,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.56/21,268.80 = 10,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.56x = 21,268.80 × 10,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.56x = 215,097,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,097,329.66/15,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.79

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