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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.92, 21,371.70 and 10,192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.92, 21,371.70 and 10,192.36 is: 14,077.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.92 : 21,371.70 = 10,192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.92/21,371.70 = 10,192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.92x = 21,371.70 × 10,192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.92x = 217,828,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,828,060.21/15,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,077.11

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