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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.60, 20,879.40 and 10,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.60, 20,879.40 and 10,361.40 is: 14,290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.60 : 20,879.40 = 10,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.60/20,879.40 = 10,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.60x = 20,879.40 × 10,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.60x = 216,339,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,339,815.16/15,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.61

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