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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.77, 21,073.42 and 10,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.77, 21,073.42 and 10,162.26 is: 14,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.77 : 21,073.42 = 10,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.77/21,073.42 = 10,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.77x = 21,073.42 × 10,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.77x = 214,153,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,153,528.67/15,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.03

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