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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.02, 20,911.92 and 10,129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.02, 20,911.92 and 10,129.98 is: 13,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.02 : 20,911.92 = 10,129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.02/20,911.92 = 10,129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.02x = 20,911.92 × 10,129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.02x = 211,837,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,837,280.71/15,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.34

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