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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.80, 21,203.40 and 10,066.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.80, 21,203.40 and 10,066.64 is: 13,888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.80 : 21,203.40 = 10,066.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.80/21,203.40 = 10,066.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.80x = 21,203.40 × 10,066.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.80x = 213,446,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,446,994.58/15,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.33

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