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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,761.64, 22,138.52 and 10,080.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,761.64, 22,138.52 and 10,080.86 is: 15,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,761.64 : 22,138.52 = 10,080.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,761.64/22,138.52 = 10,080.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,761.64x = 22,138.52 × 10,080.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,761.64x = 223,175,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,175,159.63/14,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.59

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