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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.33, 20,967.03 and 10,151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.33, 20,967.03 and 10,151.46 is: 14,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.33 : 20,967.03 = 10,151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.33/20,967.03 = 10,151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.33x = 20,967.03 × 10,151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.33x = 212,845,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,845,966.36/15,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.33

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