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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.40, 20,935.26 and 10,054.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.40, 20,935.26 and 10,054.87 is: 13,877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.40 : 20,935.26 = 10,054.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.40/20,935.26 = 10,054.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.40x = 20,935.26 × 10,054.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.40x = 210,501,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,501,265.38/15,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.62

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