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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.19, 21,787.79 and 10,151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.19, 21,787.79 and 10,151.19 is: 15,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.19 : 21,787.79 = 10,151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.19/21,787.79 = 10,151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.19x = 21,787.79 × 10,151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.19x = 221,171,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,171,945.21/14,525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.79

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