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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.58, 21,377.64 and 10,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.58, 21,377.64 and 10,183.90 is: 14,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.58 : 21,377.64 = 10,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.58/21,377.64 = 10,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.58x = 21,377.64 × 10,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.58x = 217,707,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,707,748.00/15,488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.02

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