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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.14, 20,781.36 and 10,209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.14, 20,781.36 and 10,209.69 is: 14,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.14 : 20,781.36 = 10,209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.14/20,781.36 = 10,209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.14x = 20,781.36 × 10,209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.14x = 212,171,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,171,243.38/15,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.08

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