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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.82, 20,859.80 and 10,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.82, 20,859.80 and 10,338.44 is: 14,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.82 : 20,859.80 = 10,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.82/20,859.80 = 10,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.82x = 20,859.80 × 10,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.82x = 215,657,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,657,634.72/15,110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,271.74

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