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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.67, 20,773.37 and 10,015.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.67, 20,773.37 and 10,015.09 is: 13,823.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.67 : 20,773.37 = 10,015.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.67/20,773.37 = 10,015.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.67x = 20,773.37 × 10,015.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.67x = 208,047,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,047,170.15/15,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.12

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