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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.38, 21,423.87 and 10,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.38, 21,423.87 and 10,356.90 is: 14,288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.38 : 21,423.87 = 10,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.38/21,423.87 = 10,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.38x = 21,423.87 × 10,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.38x = 221,884,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,884,879.20/15,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,288.07

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