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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.07, 20,831.61 and 10,620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.07, 20,831.61 and 10,620.88 is: 14,641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.07 : 20,831.61 = 10,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.07/20,831.61 = 10,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.07x = 20,831.61 × 10,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.07x = 221,250,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,250,030.02/15,111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.59

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