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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.16, 21,806.82 and 10,146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.16, 21,806.82 and 10,146.87 is: 15,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.16 : 21,806.82 = 10,146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.16/21,806.82 = 10,146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.16x = 21,806.82 × 10,146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.16x = 221,270,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,270,967.65/14,528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,230.49

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