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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.11, 20,741.99 and 10,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.11, 20,741.99 and 10,555.94 is: 14,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.11 : 20,741.99 = 10,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.11/20,741.99 = 10,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.11x = 20,741.99 × 10,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.11x = 218,951,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,951,045.43/15,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.00

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