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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.84, 20,941.26 and 10,478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.84, 20,941.26 and 10,478.36 is: 14,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.84 : 20,941.26 = 10,478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.84/20,941.26 = 10,478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.84x = 20,941.26 × 10,478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.84x = 219,430,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,430,061.13/15,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,465.84

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