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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.45, 20,785.52 and 10,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.45, 20,785.52 and 10,023.88 is: 13,835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.45 : 20,785.52 = 10,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.45/20,785.52 = 10,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.45x = 20,785.52 × 10,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.45x = 208,351,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,351,558.22/15,059.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.27

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