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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.26, 20,908.29 and 10,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.26, 20,908.29 and 10,181.14 is: 14,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.26 : 20,908.29 = 10,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.26/20,908.29 = 10,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.26x = 20,908.29 × 10,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.26x = 212,870,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,870,227.65/15,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.31

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