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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.55, 21,407.87 and 10,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.55, 21,407.87 and 10,484.78 is: 14,454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.55 : 21,407.87 = 10,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.55/21,407.87 = 10,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.55x = 21,407.87 × 10,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.55x = 224,456,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,456,754.79/15,528.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,454.46

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