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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.39, 21,283.98 and 10,117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.39, 21,283.98 and 10,117.89 is: 13,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.39 : 21,283.98 = 10,117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.39/21,283.98 = 10,117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.39x = 21,283.98 × 10,117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.39x = 215,348,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,348,968.40/15,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.49

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