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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.82, 20,954.46 and 10,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.82, 20,954.46 and 10,714.44 is: 14,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.82 : 20,954.46 = 10,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.82/20,954.46 = 10,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.82x = 20,954.46 × 10,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.82x = 224,515,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,515,304.40/15,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,799.15

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