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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.04, 20,919.76 and 10,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.04, 20,919.76 and 10,441.12 is: 14,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.04 : 20,919.76 = 10,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.04/20,919.76 = 10,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.04x = 20,919.76 × 10,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.04x = 218,425,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,425,724.53/15,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.24

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