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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.59, 21,292.46 and 10,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.59, 21,292.46 and 10,054.08 is: 13,863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.59 : 21,292.46 = 10,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.59/21,292.46 = 10,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.59x = 21,292.46 × 10,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.59x = 214,076,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,076,045.97/15,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.61

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