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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.76, 21,108.36 and 10,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.76, 21,108.36 and 10,270.36 is: 14,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.76 : 21,108.36 = 10,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.76/21,108.36 = 10,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.76x = 21,108.36 × 10,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.76x = 216,790,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,790,456.21/15,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.39

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