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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.33, 20,783.48 and 10,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.33, 20,783.48 and 10,034.04 is: 13,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.33 : 20,783.48 = 10,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.33/20,783.48 = 10,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.33x = 20,783.48 × 10,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.33x = 208,542,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,542,219.49/15,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.29

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