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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.84, 21,444.30 and 10,235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.84, 21,444.30 and 10,235.46 is: 14,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.84 : 21,444.30 = 10,235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.84/21,444.30 = 10,235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.84x = 21,444.30 × 10,235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.84x = 219,492,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,492,274.88/15,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.40

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