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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.85, 21,325.57 and 10,758.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.85, 21,325.57 and 10,758.37 is: 14,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.85 : 21,325.57 = 10,758.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.85/21,325.57 = 10,758.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.85x = 21,325.57 × 10,758.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.85x = 229,428,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,428,432.80/15,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,837.40

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