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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.32, 20,960.13 and 10,146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.32, 20,960.13 and 10,146.45 is: 14,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.32 : 20,960.13 = 10,146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.32/20,960.13 = 10,146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.32x = 20,960.13 × 10,146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.32x = 212,670,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,670,911.04/15,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.42

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