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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.28, 20,948.64 and 10,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.28, 20,948.64 and 10,155.52 is: 14,004.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.28 : 20,948.64 = 10,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.28/20,948.64 = 10,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.28x = 20,948.64 × 10,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.28x = 212,744,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,744,332.49/15,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.37

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