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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.26, 15,907.23 and 10,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.26, 15,907.23 and 10,252.26 is: 15,354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.26 : 15,907.23 = 10,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.26/15,907.23 = 10,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.26x = 15,907.23 × 10,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.26x = 163,085,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,085,057.84/10,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.59

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