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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.65, 20,777.52 and 10,018.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.65, 20,777.52 and 10,018.09 is: 13,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.65 : 20,777.52 = 10,018.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.65/20,777.52 = 10,018.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.65x = 20,777.52 × 10,018.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.65x = 208,151,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,151,065.34/15,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.28

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