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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.17, 21,837.08 and 10,266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.17, 21,837.08 and 10,266.21 is: 15,399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.17 : 21,837.08 = 10,266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.17/21,837.08 = 10,266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.17x = 21,837.08 × 10,266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.17x = 224,183,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,183,997.74/14,558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.19

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