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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.98, 20,774.88 and 10,585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.98, 20,774.88 and 10,585.69 is: 14,603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.98 : 20,774.88 = 10,585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.98/20,774.88 = 10,585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.98x = 20,774.88 × 10,585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.98x = 219,916,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,916,387.53/15,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.67

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