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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.56, 21,213.66 and 10,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.56, 21,213.66 and 10,070.04 is: 13,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.56 : 21,213.66 = 10,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.56/21,213.66 = 10,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.56x = 21,213.66 × 10,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.56x = 213,622,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,622,404.75/15,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.83

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