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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.30, 21,301.56 and 10,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.30, 21,301.56 and 10,133.40 is: 13,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.30 : 21,301.56 = 10,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.30/21,301.56 = 10,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.30x = 21,301.56 × 10,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.30x = 215,857,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,857,228.10/15,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.09

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