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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.36, 20,692.08 and 10,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.36, 20,692.08 and 10,975.20 is: 15,136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.36 : 20,692.08 = 10,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.36/20,692.08 = 10,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.36x = 20,692.08 × 10,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.36x = 227,099,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,099,716.42/15,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.59

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