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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.76, 21,124.26 and 10,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.76, 21,124.26 and 10,014.12 is: 13,812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.76 : 21,124.26 = 10,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.76/21,124.26 = 10,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.76x = 21,124.26 × 10,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.76x = 211,540,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,540,874.55/15,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.88

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