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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.38, 20,970.75 and 10,176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.38, 20,970.75 and 10,176.78 is: 14,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.38 : 20,970.75 = 10,176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.38/20,970.75 = 10,176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.38x = 20,970.75 × 10,176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.38x = 213,414,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,414,768.74/15,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.18

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