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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.48, 21,905.99 and 10,137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.48, 21,905.99 and 10,137.66 is: 15,220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.48 : 21,905.99 = 10,137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.48/21,905.99 = 10,137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.48x = 21,905.99 × 10,137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.48x = 222,075,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,075,440.79/14,590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.57

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