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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.30, 22,170.27 and 10,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.30, 22,170.27 and 10,015.94 is: 15,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.30 : 22,170.27 = 10,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.30/22,170.27 = 10,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.30x = 22,170.27 × 10,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.30x = 222,055,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,055,983.25/14,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,032.94

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