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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.21, 21,319.40 and 10,081.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.21, 21,319.40 and 10,081.97 is: 13,909.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.21 : 21,319.40 = 10,081.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.21/21,319.40 = 10,081.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.21x = 21,319.40 × 10,081.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.21x = 214,941,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,941,549.77/15,453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.18

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