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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.63, 20,723.34 and 10,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.63, 20,723.34 and 10,542.44 is: 14,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.63 : 20,723.34 = 10,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.63/20,723.34 = 10,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.63x = 20,723.34 × 10,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.63x = 218,474,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,474,464.93/15,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,533.35

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