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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.56, 20,724.42 and 10,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.56, 20,724.42 and 10,302.76 is: 14,223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.56 : 20,724.42 = 10,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.56/20,724.42 = 10,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.56x = 20,724.42 × 10,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.56x = 213,518,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,518,725.40/15,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.62

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