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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.60, 20,771.88 and 10,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.60, 20,771.88 and 10,592.72 is: 14,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.60 : 20,771.88 = 10,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.60/20,771.88 = 10,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.60x = 20,771.88 × 10,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.60x = 220,030,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,030,708.71/15,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.66

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