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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.77, 15,021.99 and 2,619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.77, 15,021.99 and 2,619.68 is: 3,929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.77 : 15,021.99 = 2,619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.77/15,021.99 = 2,619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.77x = 15,021.99 × 2,619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.77x = 39,352,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,731.65/10,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.47

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