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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.32, 21,695.31 and 10,932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.32, 21,695.31 and 10,932.48 is: 15,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.32 : 21,695.31 = 10,932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.32/21,695.31 = 10,932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.32x = 21,695.31 × 10,932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.32x = 237,183,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,183,542.67/15,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.47

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