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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.08, 21,301.48 and 10,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.08, 21,301.48 and 10,137.68 is: 13,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.08 : 21,301.48 = 10,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.08/21,301.48 = 10,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.08x = 21,301.48 × 10,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.08x = 215,947,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,947,587.77/15,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.31

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