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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.73, 22,054.55 and 10,014.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.73, 22,054.55 and 10,014.57 is: 13,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.73 : 22,054.55 = 10,014.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.73/22,054.55 = 10,014.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.73x = 22,054.55 × 10,014.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.73x = 220,866,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,866,784.72/15,974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.01

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