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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.58, 20,793.90 and 10,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.58, 20,793.90 and 10,023.70 is: 13,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.58 : 20,793.90 = 10,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.58/20,793.90 = 10,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.58x = 20,793.90 × 10,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.58x = 208,431,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,431,815.43/15,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.13

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