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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.72, 20,792.76 and 13,103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.72, 20,792.76 and 13,103.48 is: 18,037.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.72 : 20,792.76 = 13,103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.72/20,792.76 = 13,103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.72x = 20,792.76 × 13,103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.72x = 272,457,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,457,514.80/15,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.91

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