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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.94, 21,044.61 and 10,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.94, 21,044.61 and 10,224.36 is: 14,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.94 : 21,044.61 = 10,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.94/21,044.61 = 10,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.94x = 21,044.61 × 10,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.94x = 215,167,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,167,668.70/15,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.24

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