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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.02, 21,279.12 and 10,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.02, 21,279.12 and 10,117.12 is: 13,967.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.02 : 21,279.12 = 10,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.02/21,279.12 = 10,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.02x = 21,279.12 × 10,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.02x = 215,283,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,283,410.53/15,413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.63

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