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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.17, 20,775.44 and 10,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.17, 20,775.44 and 10,016.59 is: 13,825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.17 : 20,775.44 = 10,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.17/20,775.44 = 10,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.17x = 20,775.44 × 10,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.17x = 208,099,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,099,064.55/15,052.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.19

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