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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.64, 21,070.02 and 10,232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.64, 21,070.02 and 10,232.38 is: 14,127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.64 : 21,070.02 = 10,232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.64/21,070.02 = 10,232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.64x = 21,070.02 × 10,232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.64x = 215,596,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,596,451.25/15,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.62

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