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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.81, 21,298.74 and 10,126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.81, 21,298.74 and 10,126.35 is: 13,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.81 : 21,298.74 = 10,126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.81/21,298.74 = 10,126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.81x = 21,298.74 × 10,126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.81x = 215,678,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,678,495.80/15,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.04

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