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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.14, 20,724.42 and 13,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.14, 20,724.42 and 13,258.50 is: 18,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.14 : 20,724.42 = 13,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.14/20,724.42 = 13,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.14x = 20,724.42 × 13,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.14x = 274,774,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,774,722.57/15,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.86

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