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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.24, 21,208.50 and 10,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.24, 21,208.50 and 10,059.12 is: 13,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.24 : 21,208.50 = 10,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.24/21,208.50 = 10,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.24x = 21,208.50 × 10,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.24x = 213,338,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,338,846.52/15,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.61

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