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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.92, 20,869.32 and 10,085.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.92, 20,869.32 and 10,085.68 is: 13,920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.92 : 20,869.32 = 10,085.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.92/20,869.32 = 10,085.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.92x = 20,869.32 × 10,085.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.92x = 210,481,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,481,283.34/15,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.79

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