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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.36, 21,898.50 and 10,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.36, 21,898.50 and 10,180.12 is: 15,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.36 : 21,898.50 = 10,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.36/21,898.50 = 10,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.36x = 21,898.50 × 10,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.36x = 222,929,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,929,357.82/14,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.18

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