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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.02, 20,795.49 and 10,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.02, 20,795.49 and 10,036.62 is: 13,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.02 : 20,795.49 = 10,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.02/20,795.49 = 10,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.02x = 20,795.49 × 10,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.02x = 208,716,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,716,430.84/15,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.29

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