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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.52, 21,018.69 and 10,202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.52, 21,018.69 and 10,202.13 is: 14,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.52 : 21,018.69 = 10,202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.52/21,018.69 = 10,202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.52x = 21,018.69 × 10,202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.52x = 214,435,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,435,407.81/15,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.01

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