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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.12, 20,762.56 and 13,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.12, 20,762.56 and 13,466.48 is: 18,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.12 : 20,762.56 = 13,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.12/20,762.56 = 13,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.12x = 20,762.56 × 13,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.12x = 279,598,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,598,598.99/15,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.95

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