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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.16, 20,911.28 and 10,623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.16, 20,911.28 and 10,623.73 is: 14,666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.16 : 20,911.28 = 10,623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.16/20,911.28 = 10,623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.16x = 20,911.28 × 10,623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.16x = 222,155,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,155,766.96/15,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,666.50

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