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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.36, 21,520.59 and 10,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.36, 21,520.59 and 10,182.06 is: 15,283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.36 : 21,520.59 = 10,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.36/21,520.59 = 10,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.36x = 21,520.59 × 10,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.36x = 219,123,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,123,938.62/14,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.42

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