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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.93, 21,829.28 and 10,066.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.93, 21,829.28 and 10,066.87 is: 15,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.93 : 21,829.28 = 10,066.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.93/21,829.28 = 10,066.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.93x = 21,829.28 × 10,066.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.93x = 219,752,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,752,523.95/14,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.30

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