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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.48, 20,710.92 and 14,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.48, 20,710.92 and 14,010.44 is: 19,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.48 : 20,710.92 = 14,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.48/20,710.92 = 14,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.48x = 20,710.92 × 14,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.48x = 290,169,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,169,102.00/15,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.38

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