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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.73, 21,269.07 and 10,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.73, 21,269.07 and 10,710.81 is: 14,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.73 : 21,269.07 = 10,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.73/21,269.07 = 10,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.73x = 21,269.07 × 10,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.73x = 227,808,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,808,967.65/15,434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,759.50

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