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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.94, 20,833.88 and 10,561.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.94, 20,833.88 and 10,561.49 is: 14,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.94 : 20,833.88 = 10,561.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.94/20,833.88 = 10,561.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.94x = 20,833.88 × 10,561.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.94x = 220,036,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,036,903.40/15,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,559.50

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