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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.72, 21,182.69 and 10,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.72, 21,182.69 and 10,166.74 is: 15,253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.72 : 21,182.69 = 10,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.72/21,182.69 = 10,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.72x = 21,182.69 × 10,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.72x = 215,358,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,358,901.73/14,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.43

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