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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.16, 20,879.49 and 10,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.16, 20,879.49 and 10,423.96 is: 14,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.16 : 20,879.49 = 10,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.16/20,879.49 = 10,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.16x = 20,879.49 × 10,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.16x = 217,646,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,646,968.58/15,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,377.37

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