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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.78, 21,019.59 and 10,758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.78, 21,019.59 and 10,758.86 is: 14,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.78 : 21,019.59 = 10,758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.78/21,019.59 = 10,758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.78x = 21,019.59 × 10,758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.78x = 226,146,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,146,720.97/15,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,839.24

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