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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.96, 21,222.66 and 10,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.96, 21,222.66 and 10,086.70 is: 13,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.96 : 21,222.66 = 10,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.96/21,222.66 = 10,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.96x = 21,222.66 × 10,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.96x = 214,066,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,066,604.62/15,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.40

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