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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.51, 21,321.16 and 10,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.51, 21,321.16 and 10,083.25 is: 13,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.51 : 21,321.16 = 10,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.51/21,321.16 = 10,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.51x = 21,321.16 × 10,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.51x = 214,986,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,986,586.57/15,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.93

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