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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.26, 21,308.66 and 10,142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.26, 21,308.66 and 10,142.14 is: 13,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.26 : 21,308.66 = 10,142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.26/21,308.66 = 10,142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.26x = 21,308.66 × 10,142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.26x = 216,115,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,115,362.22/15,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.72

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