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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.54, 21,008.46 and 10,967.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.54, 21,008.46 and 10,967.50 is: 15,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.54 : 21,008.46 = 10,967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.54/21,008.46 = 10,967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.54x = 21,008.46 × 10,967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.54x = 230,410,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,410,285.05/15,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.04

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