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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.42, 21,372.28 and 10,429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.42, 21,372.28 and 10,429.94 is: 14,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.42 : 21,372.28 = 10,429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.42/21,372.28 = 10,429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.42x = 21,372.28 × 10,429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.42x = 222,911,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,911,625.42/15,474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,405.17

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