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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.32, 21,802.97 and 10,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.32, 21,802.97 and 10,161.32 is: 15,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.32 : 21,802.97 = 10,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.32/21,802.97 = 10,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.32x = 21,802.97 × 10,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.32x = 221,546,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,546,871.51/14,535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.97

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