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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.95, 21,238.49 and 10,634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.95, 21,238.49 and 10,634.36 is: 14,653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.95 : 21,238.49 = 10,634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.95/21,238.49 = 10,634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.95x = 21,238.49 × 10,634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.95x = 225,857,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,857,668.91/15,412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.76

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