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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.80, 21,151.33 and 10,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.80, 21,151.33 and 10,225.76 is: 14,116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.80 : 21,151.33 = 10,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.80/21,151.33 = 10,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.80x = 21,151.33 × 10,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.80x = 216,288,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,288,292.94/15,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.37

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