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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.35, 20,795.20 and 10,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.35, 20,795.20 and 10,011.83 is: 13,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.35 : 20,795.20 = 10,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.35/20,795.20 = 10,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.35x = 20,795.20 × 10,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.35x = 208,197,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,197,878.21/15,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.91

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