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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.88, 20,751.06 and 10,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.88, 20,751.06 and 10,016.32 is: 13,808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.88 : 20,751.06 = 10,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.88/20,751.06 = 10,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.88x = 20,751.06 × 10,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.88x = 207,849,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,849,257.30/15,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.86

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