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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.02, 21,024.90 and 10,206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.02, 21,024.90 and 10,206.63 is: 14,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.02 : 21,024.90 = 10,206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.02/21,024.90 = 10,206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.02x = 21,024.90 × 10,206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.02x = 214,593,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,593,375.09/15,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,077.22

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