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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.96, 21,124.55 and 10,193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.96, 21,124.55 and 10,193.71 is: 14,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.96 : 21,124.55 = 10,193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.96/21,124.55 = 10,193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.96x = 21,124.55 × 10,193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.96x = 215,337,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,337,509.25/15,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.95

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