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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.70, 21,912.33 and 10,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.70, 21,912.33 and 10,141.88 is: 15,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.70 : 21,912.33 = 10,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.70/21,912.33 = 10,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.70x = 21,912.33 × 10,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.70x = 222,232,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,232,111.82/14,594.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.91

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