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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.14, 21,848.91 and 10,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.14, 21,848.91 and 10,626.10 is: 15,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.14 : 21,848.91 = 10,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.14/21,848.91 = 10,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.14x = 21,848.91 × 10,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.14x = 232,168,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,168,702.55/14,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,911.62

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