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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.12, 20,864.90 and 13,513.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.12, 20,864.90 and 13,513.79 is: 18,658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.12 : 20,864.90 = 13,513.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.12/20,864.90 = 13,513.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.12x = 20,864.90 × 13,513.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.12x = 281,963,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,963,808.66/15,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,658.12

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