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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.42, 22,129.51 and 10,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.42, 22,129.51 and 10,083.71 is: 15,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.42 : 22,129.51 = 10,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.42/22,129.51 = 10,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.42x = 22,129.51 × 10,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.42x = 223,147,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,147,425.43/14,758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.01

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