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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,583.60, 21,878.22 and 10,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,583.60, 21,878.22 and 10,099.59 is: 15,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,583.60 : 21,878.22 = 10,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,583.60/21,878.22 = 10,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,583.60x = 21,878.22 × 10,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,583.60x = 220,961,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,961,051.93/14,583.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.34

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