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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.94, 20,713.80 and 10,536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.94, 20,713.80 and 10,536.14 is: 14,524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.94 : 20,713.80 = 10,536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.94/20,713.80 = 10,536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.94x = 20,713.80 × 10,536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.94x = 218,243,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,243,496.73/15,025.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.45

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