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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.42, 21,916.17 and 10,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.42, 21,916.17 and 10,197.96 is: 15,281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.42 : 21,916.17 = 10,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.42/21,916.17 = 10,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.42x = 21,916.17 × 10,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.42x = 223,500,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,500,225.01/14,625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.63

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