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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.67, 21,326.91 and 10,087.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.67, 21,326.91 and 10,087.43 is: 13,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.67 : 21,326.91 = 10,087.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.67/21,326.91 = 10,087.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.67x = 21,326.91 × 10,087.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.67x = 215,133,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,133,605.11/15,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.70

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