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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.02, 21,811.86 and 10,179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.02, 21,811.86 and 10,179.42 is: 15,252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.02 : 21,811.86 = 10,179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.02/21,811.86 = 10,179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.02x = 21,811.86 × 10,179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.02x = 222,032,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,032,083.92/14,557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.58

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