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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.27, 15,021.24 and 2,619.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.27, 15,021.24 and 2,619.17 is: 3,928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.27 : 15,021.24 = 2,619.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.27/15,021.24 = 2,619.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.27x = 15,021.24 × 2,619.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.27x = 39,343,181.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343,181.17/10,014.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.71

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