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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.82, 20,846.27 and 10,388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.82, 20,846.27 and 10,388.90 is: 14,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.82 : 20,846.27 = 10,388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.82/20,846.27 = 10,388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.82x = 20,846.27 × 10,388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.82x = 216,569,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,569,736.14/15,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.20

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