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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.36, 21,196.68 and 10,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.36, 21,196.68 and 10,330.80 is: 14,242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.36 : 21,196.68 = 10,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.36/21,196.68 = 10,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.36x = 21,196.68 × 10,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.36x = 218,978,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,978,661.74/15,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.18

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