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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.88, 20,905.92 and 10,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.88, 20,905.92 and 10,176 is: 14,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.88 : 20,905.92 = 10,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.88/20,905.92 = 10,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.88x = 20,905.92 × 10,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.88x = 212,738,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,738,641.92/15,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.05

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