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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.15, 21,775.82 and 10,542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.15, 21,775.82 and 10,542.33 is: 15,819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.15 : 21,775.82 = 10,542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.15/21,775.82 = 10,542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.15x = 21,775.82 × 10,542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.15x = 229,567,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,567,870.28/14,512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,819.02

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