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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.18, 21,015.35 and 10,198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.18, 21,015.35 and 10,198.81 is: 14,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.18 : 21,015.35 = 10,198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.18/21,015.35 = 10,198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.18x = 21,015.35 × 10,198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.18x = 214,331,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,331,575.25/15,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,076.52

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