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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.40, 21,058.54 and 10,231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.40, 21,058.54 and 10,231.01 is: 14,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.40 : 21,058.54 = 10,231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.40/21,058.54 = 10,231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.40x = 21,058.54 × 10,231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.40x = 215,450,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,450,133.33/15,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.85

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