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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.73, 21,383.28 and 10,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.73, 21,383.28 and 10,198.92 is: 14,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.73 : 21,383.28 = 10,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.73/21,383.28 = 10,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.73x = 21,383.28 × 10,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.73x = 218,086,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,086,362.06/15,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.33

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