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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.95, 21,812.49 and 10,118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.95, 21,812.49 and 10,118.03 is: 15,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.95 : 21,812.49 = 10,118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.95/21,812.49 = 10,118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.95x = 21,812.49 × 10,118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.95x = 220,699,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,699,319.13/14,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.69

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