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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.60, 20,741.29 and 10,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.60, 20,741.29 and 10,555.44 is: 14,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.60 : 20,741.29 = 10,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.60/20,741.29 = 10,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.60x = 20,741.29 × 10,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.60x = 218,933,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,933,442.12/15,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.33

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