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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.04, 21,315.98 and 10,345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.04, 21,315.98 and 10,345.33 is: 14,281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.04 : 21,315.98 = 10,345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.04/21,315.98 = 10,345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.04x = 21,315.98 × 10,345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.04x = 220,520,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,520,689.07/15,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.47

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