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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.89, 21,188.86 and 10,051.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.89, 21,188.86 and 10,051.11 is: 13,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.89 : 21,188.86 = 10,051.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.89/21,188.86 = 10,051.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.89x = 21,188.86 × 10,051.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.89x = 212,971,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,971,537.51/15,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.18

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