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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.61, 21,399.35 and 10,793.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.61, 21,399.35 and 10,793.85 is: 14,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.61 : 21,399.35 = 10,793.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.61/21,399.35 = 10,793.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.61x = 21,399.35 × 10,793.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.61x = 230,981,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,981,374.00/15,488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,912.98

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