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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.89, 21,329.95 and 10,089.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.89, 21,329.95 and 10,089.62 is: 13,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.89 : 21,329.95 = 10,089.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.89/21,329.95 = 10,089.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.89x = 21,329.95 × 10,089.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.89x = 215,211,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,211,090.12/15,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.71

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