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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.56, 21,136.60 and 10,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.56, 21,136.60 and 10,301.12 is: 14,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.56 : 21,136.60 = 10,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.56/21,136.60 = 10,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.56x = 21,136.60 × 10,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.56x = 217,730,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,730,652.99/15,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.95

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