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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,602.14, 21,865.41 and 10,637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,602.14, 21,865.41 and 10,637.10 is: 15,928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,602.14 : 21,865.41 = 10,637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,602.14/21,865.41 = 10,637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,602.14x = 21,865.41 × 10,637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,602.14x = 232,584,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,584,552.71/14,602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.11

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