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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.73, 21,408.11 and 15,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.73, 21,408.11 and 15,232.57 is: 21,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.73 : 21,408.11 = 15,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.73/21,408.11 = 15,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.73x = 21,408.11 × 15,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.73x = 326,100,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,100,457.98/15,482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.21

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