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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.54, 21,701.80 and 10,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.54, 21,701.80 and 10,015.72 is: 15,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.54 : 21,701.80 = 10,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.54/21,701.80 = 10,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.54x = 21,701.80 × 10,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.54x = 217,359,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,359,152.30/14,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.19

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