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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.24, 21,179.52 and 10,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.24, 21,179.52 and 10,056.40 is: 13,878.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.24 : 21,179.52 = 10,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.24/21,179.52 = 10,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.24x = 21,179.52 × 10,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.24x = 212,989,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,989,724.93/15,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.95

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