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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.88, 21,273.95 and 10,645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.88, 21,273.95 and 10,645.63 is: 14,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.88 : 21,273.95 = 10,645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.88/21,273.95 = 10,645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.88x = 21,273.95 × 10,645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.88x = 226,474,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,474,573.70/15,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,683.37

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