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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.10, 20,754.72 and 10,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.10, 20,754.72 and 10,323.18 is: 14,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.10 : 20,754.72 = 10,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.10/20,754.72 = 10,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.10x = 20,754.72 × 10,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.10x = 214,254,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,254,710.41/15,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.94

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