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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.58, 21,365.42 and 10,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.58, 21,365.42 and 10,454.51 is: 14,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.58 : 21,365.42 = 10,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.58/21,365.42 = 10,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.58x = 21,365.42 × 10,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.58x = 223,364,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,364,837.94/15,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.98

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