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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.45, 21,301.75 and 10,958.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.45, 21,301.75 and 10,958.61 is: 15,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.45 : 21,301.75 = 10,958.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.45/21,301.75 = 10,958.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.45x = 21,301.75 × 10,958.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.45x = 233,437,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,437,570.57/15,433.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.43

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