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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.70, 20,905.04 and 10,381.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.70, 20,905.04 and 10,381.43 is: 14,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.70 : 20,905.04 = 10,381.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.70/20,905.04 = 10,381.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.70x = 20,905.04 × 10,381.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.70x = 217,024,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,024,052.97/15,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.91

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