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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.29, 21,356.73 and 10,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.29, 21,356.73 and 10,418.68 is: 14,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.29 : 21,356.73 = 10,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.29/21,356.73 = 10,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.29x = 21,356.73 × 10,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.29x = 222,508,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,508,935.72/15,463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.49

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