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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.62, 21,269.85 and 15,245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.62, 21,269.85 and 15,245.22 is: 21,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.62 : 21,269.85 = 15,245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.62/21,269.85 = 15,245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.62x = 21,269.85 × 15,245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.62x = 324,263,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,263,542.62/15,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.75

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