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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.88, 20,752.44 and 10,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.88, 20,752.44 and 10,017.32 is: 13,810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.88 : 20,752.44 = 10,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.88/20,752.44 = 10,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.88x = 20,752.44 × 10,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.88x = 207,883,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,883,832.26/15,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.24

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