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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.69, 21,318.61 and 10,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.69, 21,318.61 and 10,069.67 is: 13,894.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.69 : 21,318.61 = 10,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.69/21,318.61 = 10,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.69x = 21,318.61 × 10,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.69x = 214,671,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,671,367.56/15,449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.87

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