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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.38, 21,522.46 and 10,178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.38, 21,522.46 and 10,178.75 is: 15,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.38 : 21,522.46 = 10,178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.38/21,522.46 = 10,178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.38x = 21,522.46 × 10,178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.38x = 219,071,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,071,739.73/14,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.92

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