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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.13, 20,735.04 and 10,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.13, 20,735.04 and 10,550.94 is: 14,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.13 : 20,735.04 = 10,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.13/20,735.04 = 10,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.13x = 20,735.04 × 10,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.13x = 218,774,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,774,162.94/15,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.06

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