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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.52, 21,946.80 and 10,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.52, 21,946.80 and 10,514.24 is: 15,766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.52 : 21,946.80 = 10,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.52/21,946.80 = 10,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.52x = 21,946.80 × 10,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.52x = 230,753,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,753,922.43/14,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,766.70

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