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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.36, 21,245.58 and 10,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.36, 21,245.58 and 10,366.68 is: 14,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.36 : 21,245.58 = 10,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.36/21,245.58 = 10,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.36x = 21,245.58 × 10,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.36x = 220,246,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,246,129.27/15,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.15

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