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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.18, 21,325.92 and 10,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.18, 21,325.92 and 10,429.72 is: 14,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.18 : 21,325.92 = 10,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.18/21,325.92 = 10,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.18x = 21,325.92 × 10,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.18x = 222,423,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,423,374.34/15,456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.58

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