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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.04, 21,122.28 and 10,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.04, 21,122.28 and 10,006.44 is: 13,796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.04 : 21,122.28 = 10,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.04/21,122.28 = 10,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.04x = 21,122.28 × 10,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.04x = 211,358,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,358,827.48/15,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.23

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