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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.80, 21,199.26 and 10,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.80, 21,199.26 and 10,063.64 is: 13,884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.80 : 21,199.26 = 10,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.80/21,199.26 = 10,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.80x = 21,199.26 × 10,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.80x = 213,341,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,341,720.91/15,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.19

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