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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.64, 21,068.64 and 10,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.64, 21,068.64 and 10,231.38 is: 14,126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.64 : 21,068.64 = 10,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.64/21,068.64 = 10,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.64x = 21,068.64 × 10,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.64x = 215,561,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,561,261.92/15,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,126.24

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