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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.48, 21,207.48 and 10,637.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.48, 21,207.48 and 10,637.37 is: 15,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.48 : 21,207.48 = 10,637.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.48/21,207.48 = 10,637.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.48x = 21,207.48 × 10,637.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.48x = 225,591,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,591,811.53/14,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.22

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