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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.69, 15,020.72 and 2,619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.69, 15,020.72 and 2,619.72 is: 3,929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.69 : 15,020.72 = 2,619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.69/15,020.72 = 2,619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.69x = 15,020.72 × 2,619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.69x = 39,350,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,350,005.49/10,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.23

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