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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.27, 20,811.02 and 10,047.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.27, 20,811.02 and 10,047.87 is: 13,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.27 : 20,811.02 = 10,047.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.27/20,811.02 = 10,047.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.27x = 20,811.02 × 10,047.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.27x = 209,106,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,106,373.29/15,075.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.82

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