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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.91, 20,826.49 and 10,623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.91, 20,826.49 and 10,623.13 is: 14,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.91 : 20,826.49 = 10,623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.91/20,826.49 = 10,623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.91x = 20,826.49 × 10,623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.91x = 221,242,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,242,510.71/15,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.82

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