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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.76, 21,548.36 and 10,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.76, 21,548.36 and 10,901.76 is: 15,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.76 : 21,548.36 = 10,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.76/21,548.36 = 10,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.76x = 21,548.36 × 10,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.76x = 234,915,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,915,049.11/15,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.42

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