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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.11, 20,868.71 and 10,025.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.11, 20,868.71 and 10,025.05 is: 13,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.11 : 20,868.71 = 10,025.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.11/20,868.71 = 10,025.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.11x = 20,868.71 × 10,025.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.11x = 209,209,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,209,837.15/15,138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.07

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