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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.74, 20,785.52 and 10,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.74, 20,785.52 and 10,584.33 is: 14,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.74 : 20,785.52 = 10,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.74/20,785.52 = 10,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.74x = 20,785.52 × 10,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.74x = 220,000,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,000,802.90/15,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.45

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