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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.60, 21,245.76 and 10,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.60, 21,245.76 and 10,097.34 is: 13,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.60 : 21,245.76 = 10,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.60/21,245.76 = 10,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.60x = 21,245.76 × 10,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.60x = 214,525,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,525,662.28/15,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.60

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