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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.31, 21,228.27 and 10,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.31, 21,228.27 and 10,072.04 is: 13,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.31 : 21,228.27 = 10,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.31/21,228.27 = 10,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.31x = 21,228.27 × 10,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.31x = 213,811,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,811,984.57/15,380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.67

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