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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.89, 20,871.47 and 10,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.89, 20,871.47 and 10,594.24 is: 14,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.89 : 20,871.47 = 10,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.89/20,871.47 = 10,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.89x = 20,871.47 × 10,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.89x = 221,117,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,117,454.04/15,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.75

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