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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.93, 20,920.61 and 10,630.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.93, 20,920.61 and 10,630.47 is: 14,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.93 : 20,920.61 = 10,630.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.93/20,920.61 = 10,630.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.93x = 20,920.61 × 10,630.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.93x = 222,395,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,395,863.83/15,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.79

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