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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.10, 21,106.33 and 9,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.10, 21,106.33 and 9,998.02 is: 13,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.10 : 21,106.33 = 9,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.10/21,106.33 = 9,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.10x = 21,106.33 × 9,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.10x = 211,021,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,021,509.47/15,300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.17

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