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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.24, 21,208.86 and 10,057.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.24, 21,208.86 and 10,057.97 is: 13,882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.24 : 21,208.86 = 10,057.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.24/21,208.86 = 10,057.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.24x = 21,208.86 × 10,057.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.24x = 213,318,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,318,077.61/15,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.26

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