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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.44, 21,034.26 and 10,216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.44, 21,034.26 and 10,216.86 is: 14,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.44 : 21,034.26 = 10,216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.44/21,034.26 = 10,216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.44x = 21,034.26 × 10,216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.44x = 214,904,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,904,089.62/15,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.89

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