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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,596.59, 21,862.05 and 10,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,596.59, 21,862.05 and 10,233.54 is: 15,327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,596.59 : 21,862.05 = 10,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,596.59/21,862.05 = 10,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,596.59x = 21,862.05 × 10,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,596.59x = 223,726,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,726,163.16/14,596.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.29

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