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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.64, 21,022.14 and 10,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.64, 21,022.14 and 10,214.04 is: 14,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.64 : 21,022.14 = 10,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.64/21,022.14 = 10,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.64x = 21,022.14 × 10,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.64x = 214,720,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,720,978.85/15,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.55

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