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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.10, 20,753.34 and 10,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.10, 20,753.34 and 10,322.18 is: 14,237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.10 : 20,753.34 = 10,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.10/20,753.34 = 10,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.10x = 20,753.34 × 10,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.10x = 214,219,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,219,711.08/15,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.56

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