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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.21, 21,813.80 and 10,424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.21, 21,813.80 and 10,424.19 is: 14,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.21 : 21,813.80 = 10,424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.21/21,813.80 = 10,424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.21x = 21,813.80 × 10,424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.21x = 227,391,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,391,143.70/15,804.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.01

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