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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.93, 21,827.78 and 10,065.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.93, 21,827.78 and 10,065.87 is: 15,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.93 : 21,827.78 = 10,065.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.93/21,827.78 = 10,065.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.93x = 21,827.78 × 10,065.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.93x = 219,715,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,715,583.29/14,549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.80

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