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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,437.15, 21,662.58 and 10,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,437.15, 21,662.58 and 10,001.62 is: 15,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,437.15 : 21,662.58 = 10,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,437.15/21,662.58 = 10,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,437.15x = 21,662.58 × 10,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,437.15x = 216,660,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,660,893.38/14,437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.18

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