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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.59, 21,293.83 and 10,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.59, 21,293.83 and 10,055.08 is: 13,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.59 : 21,293.83 = 10,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.59/21,293.83 = 10,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.59x = 21,293.83 × 10,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.59x = 214,111,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,111,164.16/15,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.98

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