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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.64, 21,011.06 and 10,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.64, 21,011.06 and 10,206.08 is: 14,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.64 : 21,011.06 = 10,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.64/21,011.06 = 10,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.64x = 21,011.06 × 10,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.64x = 214,440,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,440,559.24/15,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.54

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