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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.96, 20,937.24 and 10,143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.96, 20,937.24 and 10,143.48 is: 13,997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.96 : 20,937.24 = 10,143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.96/20,937.24 = 10,143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.96x = 20,937.24 × 10,143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.96x = 212,376,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,376,475.20/15,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.96

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