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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.91, 21,259.95 and 10,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.91, 21,259.95 and 10,107.50 is: 13,933.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.91 : 21,259.95 = 10,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.91/21,259.95 = 10,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.91x = 21,259.95 × 10,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.91x = 214,884,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,884,944.63/15,421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.74

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