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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.78, 21,837.66 and 10,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.78, 21,837.66 and 10,170.74 is: 15,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.78 : 21,837.66 = 10,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.78/21,837.66 = 10,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.78x = 21,837.66 × 10,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.78x = 222,105,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,105,162.07/14,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.19

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