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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.48, 20,847.12 and 10,070.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.48, 20,847.12 and 10,070.78 is: 13,893.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.48 : 20,847.12 = 10,070.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.48/20,847.12 = 10,070.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.48x = 20,847.12 × 10,070.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.48x = 209,946,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,946,759.15/15,111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.20

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