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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.66, 21,072.44 and 10,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.66, 21,072.44 and 10,232.16 is: 14,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.66 : 21,072.44 = 10,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.66/21,072.44 = 10,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.66x = 21,072.44 × 10,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.66x = 215,616,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,616,687.64/15,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.22

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