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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.76, 21,212.02 and 10,259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.76, 21,212.02 and 10,259.22 is: 14,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.76 : 21,212.02 = 10,259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.76/21,212.02 = 10,259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.76x = 21,212.02 × 10,259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.76x = 217,618,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,618,779.82/15,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.21

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