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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.94, 20,695.89 and 10,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.94, 20,695.89 and 10,523.14 is: 14,506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.94 : 20,695.89 = 10,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.94/20,695.89 = 10,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.94x = 20,695.89 × 10,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.94x = 217,785,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,785,747.89/15,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,506.54

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