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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.79, 21,836.51 and 10,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.79, 21,836.51 and 10,265.84 is: 15,398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.79 : 21,836.51 = 10,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.79/21,836.51 = 10,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.79x = 21,836.51 × 10,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.79x = 224,170,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,170,034.30/14,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.63

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