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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.60, 21,263.70 and 10,110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.60, 21,263.70 and 10,110.34 is: 13,948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.60 : 21,263.70 = 10,110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.60/21,263.70 = 10,110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.60x = 21,263.70 × 10,110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.60x = 214,983,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,983,236.66/15,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.54

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