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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.51, 22,081.21 and 10,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.51, 22,081.21 and 10,265.99 is: 15,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.51 : 22,081.21 = 10,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.51/22,081.21 = 10,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.51x = 22,081.21 × 10,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.51x = 226,685,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,685,429.72/14,732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.75

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