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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.84, 20,752.50 and 10,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.84, 20,752.50 and 10,847.72 is: 14,971.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.84 : 20,752.50 = 10,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.84/20,752.50 = 10,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.84x = 20,752.50 × 10,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.84x = 225,117,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,117,309.30/15,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.05

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