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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.10, 21,365.94 and 10,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.10, 21,365.94 and 10,175.41 is: 14,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.10 : 21,365.94 = 10,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.10/21,365.94 = 10,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.10x = 21,365.94 × 10,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.10x = 217,407,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,407,199.54/15,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.30

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