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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.31, 20,914.03 and 10,375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.31, 20,914.03 and 10,375.13 is: 14,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.31 : 20,914.03 = 10,375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.31/20,914.03 = 10,375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.31x = 20,914.03 × 10,375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.31x = 216,985,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,985,845.33/15,155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,317.48

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