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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.68, 20,698.68 and 10,522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.68, 20,698.68 and 10,522.96 is: 14,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.68 : 20,698.68 = 10,522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.68/20,698.68 = 10,522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.68x = 20,698.68 × 10,522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.68x = 217,811,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,811,381.69/15,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,515.26

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