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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.92, 21,233.90 and 10,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.92, 21,233.90 and 10,297.24 is: 14,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.92 : 21,233.90 = 10,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.92/21,233.90 = 10,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.92x = 21,233.90 × 10,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.92x = 218,650,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,650,564.44/15,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.62

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