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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.59, 21,057.38 and 10,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.59, 21,057.38 and 10,738.88 is: 14,812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.59 : 21,057.38 = 10,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.59/21,057.38 = 10,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.59x = 21,057.38 × 10,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.59x = 226,132,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,132,676.93/15,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.26

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