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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.54, 21,987.82 and 10,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.54, 21,987.82 and 10,295.47 is: 15,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.54 : 21,987.82 = 10,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.54/21,987.82 = 10,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.54x = 21,987.82 × 10,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.54x = 226,374,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,374,981.53/14,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.22

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