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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.85, 21,326.95 and 10,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.85, 21,326.95 and 10,759.37 is: 14,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.85 : 21,326.95 = 10,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.85/21,326.95 = 10,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.85x = 21,326.95 × 10,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.85x = 229,464,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,464,546.02/15,463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,838.77

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