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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.49, 21,224.39 and 10,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.49, 21,224.39 and 10,069.22 is: 13,897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.49 : 21,224.39 = 10,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.49/21,224.39 = 10,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.49x = 21,224.39 × 10,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.49x = 213,712,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,712,895.81/15,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.77

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