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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.52, 21,771 and 10,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.52, 21,771 and 10,119.12 is: 15,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.52 : 21,771 = 10,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.52/21,771 = 10,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.52x = 21,771 × 10,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.52x = 220,303,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,303,361.52/14,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.64

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