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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.46, 21,289.32 and 10,123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.46, 21,289.32 and 10,123.32 is: 13,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.46 : 21,289.32 = 10,123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.46/21,289.32 = 10,123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.46x = 21,289.32 × 10,123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.46x = 215,518,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,518,598.94/15,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.05

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