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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.52, 15,014.72 and 7,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.52, 15,014.72 and 7,103.52 is: 10,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.52 : 15,014.72 = 7,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.52/15,014.72 = 7,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.52x = 15,014.72 × 7,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.52x = 106,657,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,657,363.81/10,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.96

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