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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.13, 20,920.07 and 10,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.13, 20,920.07 and 10,186.25 is: 14,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.13 : 20,920.07 = 10,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.13/20,920.07 = 10,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.13x = 20,920.07 × 10,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.13x = 213,097,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,097,012.11/15,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.19

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