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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.71, 20,816.13 and 10,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.71, 20,816.13 and 10,254.92 is: 14,135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.71 : 20,816.13 = 10,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.71/20,816.13 = 10,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.71x = 20,816.13 × 10,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.71x = 213,467,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,467,702.61/15,101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,135.33

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