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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.29, 20,924.36 and 10,129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.29, 20,924.36 and 10,129.03 is: 13,983.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.29 : 20,924.36 = 10,129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.29/20,924.36 = 10,129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.29x = 20,924.36 × 10,129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.29x = 211,943,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,943,443.18/15,156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.86

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