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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.52, 21,026.97 and 10,208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.52, 21,026.97 and 10,208.13 is: 14,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.52 : 21,026.97 = 10,208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.52/21,026.97 = 10,208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.52x = 21,026.97 × 10,208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.52x = 214,646,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,646,043.27/15,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.29

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