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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.85, 20,766.51 and 10,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.85, 20,766.51 and 10,247.58 is: 14,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.85 : 20,766.51 = 10,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.85/20,766.51 = 10,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.85x = 20,766.51 × 10,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.85x = 212,806,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,806,472.55/15,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.27

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