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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.94, 21,047.36 and 10,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.94, 21,047.36 and 10,226.36 is: 14,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.94 : 21,047.36 = 10,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.94/21,047.36 = 10,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.94x = 21,047.36 × 10,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.94x = 215,237,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,237,880.41/15,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.99

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