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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.04, 20,758.08 and 10,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.04, 20,758.08 and 10,007.08 is: 13,815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.04 : 20,758.08 = 10,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.04/20,758.08 = 10,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.04x = 20,758.08 × 10,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.04x = 207,727,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,727,767.21/15,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.32

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