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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.88, 20,709.02 and 10,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.88, 20,709.02 and 10,758.24 is: 14,847.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.88 : 20,709.02 = 10,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.88/20,709.02 = 10,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.88x = 20,709.02 × 10,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.88x = 222,792,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,792,607.32/15,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,847.02

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