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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.36, 20,700.30 and 11,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.36, 20,700.30 and 11,874.04 is: 16,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.36 : 20,700.30 = 11,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.36/20,700.30 = 11,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.36x = 20,700.30 × 11,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.36x = 245,796,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,796,190.21/15,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,375.10

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