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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.65, 20,789.91 and 10,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.65, 20,789.91 and 10,027.09 is: 13,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.65 : 20,789.91 = 10,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.65/20,789.91 = 10,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.65x = 20,789.91 × 10,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.65x = 208,462,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,462,298.66/15,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.68

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