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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.54, 21,837.64 and 10,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.54, 21,837.64 and 10,266.59 is: 15,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.54 : 21,837.64 = 10,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.54/21,837.64 = 10,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.54x = 21,837.64 × 10,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.54x = 224,197,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,197,961.59/14,558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.75

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