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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.72, 21,837.92 and 10,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.72, 21,837.92 and 10,266.78 is: 15,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.72 : 21,837.92 = 10,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.72/21,837.92 = 10,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.72x = 21,837.92 × 10,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.72x = 224,205,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,205,068.96/14,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.05

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