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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.12, 21,888.28 and 10,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.12, 21,888.28 and 10,251.06 is: 15,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.12 : 21,888.28 = 10,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.12/21,888.28 = 10,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.12x = 21,888.28 × 10,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.12x = 224,378,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,378,071.58/14,614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,353.51

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