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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.36, 21,328.20 and 10,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.36, 21,328.20 and 10,158.32 is: 14,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.36 : 21,328.20 = 10,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.36/21,328.20 = 10,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.36x = 21,328.20 × 10,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.36x = 216,658,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,658,680.62/15,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.29

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