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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.54, 21,116.07 and 10,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.54, 21,116.07 and 10,001.94 is: 13,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.54 : 21,116.07 = 10,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.54/21,116.07 = 10,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.54x = 21,116.07 × 10,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.54x = 211,201,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,201,665.18/15,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.02

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