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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.56, 21,150.44 and 10,311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.56, 21,150.44 and 10,311.12 is: 14,234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.56 : 21,150.44 = 10,311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.56/21,150.44 = 10,311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.56x = 21,150.44 × 10,311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.56x = 218,084,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,084,724.89/15,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.78

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