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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.56, 21,270.18 and 10,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.56, 21,270.18 and 10,114.28 is: 13,959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.56 : 21,270.18 = 10,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.56/21,270.18 = 10,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.56x = 21,270.18 × 10,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.56x = 215,132,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,132,556.17/15,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.17

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