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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.92, 21,356.58 and 10,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.92, 21,356.58 and 10,181.36 is: 14,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.92 : 21,356.58 = 10,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.92/21,356.58 = 10,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.92x = 21,356.58 × 10,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.92x = 217,439,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,439,029.35/15,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.96

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