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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.10, 21,828.15 and 10,080.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.10, 21,828.15 and 10,080.90 is: 15,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.10 : 21,828.15 = 10,080.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.10/21,828.15 = 10,080.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.10x = 21,828.15 × 10,080.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.10x = 220,047,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,047,397.34/14,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.35

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