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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.78, 20,891.83 and 10,610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.78, 20,891.83 and 10,610.35 is: 14,628.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.78 : 20,891.83 = 10,610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.78/20,891.83 = 10,610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.78x = 20,891.83 × 10,610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.78x = 221,669,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,669,608.75/15,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,628.01

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