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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,522.94, 21,784.41 and 10,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,522.94, 21,784.41 and 10,148.94 is: 15,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522.94 : 21,784.41 = 10,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522.94/21,784.41 = 10,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522.94x = 21,784.41 × 10,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522.94x = 221,088,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,088,670.03/14,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.41

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