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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.77, 20,107.52 and 10,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.77, 20,107.52 and 10,982.17 is: 15,160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.77 : 20,107.52 = 10,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.77/20,107.52 = 10,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.77x = 20,107.52 × 10,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.77x = 220,824,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,824,180.11/14,565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.49

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