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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.30, 21,224.13 and 10,069.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.30, 21,224.13 and 10,069.03 is: 13,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.30 : 21,224.13 = 10,069.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.30/21,224.13 = 10,069.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.30x = 21,224.13 × 10,069.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.30x = 213,706,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,706,390.47/15,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.52

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