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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.88, 20,684.80 and 10,642.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.88, 20,684.80 and 10,642.67 is: 14,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.88 : 20,684.80 = 10,642.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.88/20,684.80 = 10,642.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.88x = 20,684.80 × 10,642.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.88x = 220,141,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,141,447.20/15,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.37

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