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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.98, 20,775.07 and 13,115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.98, 20,775.07 and 13,115.05 is: 18,034.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.98 : 20,775.07 = 13,115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.98/20,775.07 = 13,115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.98x = 20,775.07 × 13,115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.98x = 272,466,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,466,081.80/15,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.58

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