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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.85, 21,153.60 and 10,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.85, 21,153.60 and 10,313.40 is: 14,237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.85 : 21,153.60 = 10,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.85/21,153.60 = 10,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.85x = 21,153.60 × 10,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.85x = 218,165,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,165,538.24/15,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.93

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