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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.42, 22,131.01 and 10,084.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.42, 22,131.01 and 10,084.71 is: 15,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.42 : 22,131.01 = 10,084.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.42/22,131.01 = 10,084.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.42x = 22,131.01 × 10,084.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.42x = 223,184,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,184,817.86/14,759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.52

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