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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.58, 20,963.96 and 10,735.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.58, 20,963.96 and 10,735.45 is: 14,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.58 : 20,963.96 = 10,735.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.58/20,963.96 = 10,735.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.58x = 20,963.96 × 10,735.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.58x = 225,057,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,057,544.38/15,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.37

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