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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.10, 21,704.09 and 10,423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.10, 21,704.09 and 10,423.09 is: 14,389.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.10 : 21,704.09 = 10,423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.10/21,704.09 = 10,423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.10x = 21,704.09 × 10,423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.10x = 226,223,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,223,683.44/15,721.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.81

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