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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.81, 21,332.39 and 10,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.81, 21,332.39 and 10,425.40 is: 14,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.81 : 21,332.39 = 10,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.81/21,332.39 = 10,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.81x = 21,332.39 × 10,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.81x = 222,398,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,398,671.44/15,467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.17

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