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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.36, 21,858.68 and 10,231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.36, 21,858.68 and 10,231.29 is: 15,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.36 : 21,858.68 = 10,231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.36/21,858.68 = 10,231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.36x = 21,858.68 × 10,231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.36x = 223,642,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,642,442.94/14,594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.90

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