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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.56, 20,725.80 and 10,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.56, 20,725.80 and 10,303.76 is: 14,225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.56 : 20,725.80 = 10,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.56/20,725.80 = 10,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.56x = 20,725.80 × 10,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.56x = 213,553,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,553,669.01/15,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.00

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