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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.19, 21,789.29 and 10,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.19, 21,789.29 and 10,152.19 is: 15,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.19 : 21,789.29 = 10,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.19/21,789.29 = 10,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.19x = 21,789.29 × 10,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.19x = 221,209,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,209,012.05/14,526.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.29

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