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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.46, 21,225.09 and 10,682.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.46, 21,225.09 and 10,682.15 is: 15,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.46 : 21,225.09 = 10,682.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.46/21,225.09 = 10,682.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.46x = 21,225.09 × 10,682.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.46x = 226,729,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,729,648.08/14,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,992.27

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