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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.66, 21,284.50 and 10,056.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.66, 21,284.50 and 10,056.47 is: 13,880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.66 : 21,284.50 = 10,056.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.66/21,284.50 = 10,056.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.66x = 21,284.50 × 10,056.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.66x = 214,046,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,046,779.01/15,420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.52

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