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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.49, 20,793.47 and 10,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.49, 20,793.47 and 10,590.08 is: 14,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.49 : 20,793.47 = 10,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.49/20,793.47 = 10,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.49x = 20,793.47 × 10,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.49x = 220,204,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,204,353.86/15,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.39

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