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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.32, 21,787.98 and 10,151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.32, 21,787.98 and 10,151.32 is: 15,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.32 : 21,787.98 = 10,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.32/21,787.98 = 10,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.32x = 21,787.98 × 10,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.32x = 221,176,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,176,597.44/14,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.97

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