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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.61, 22,132.47 and 10,071.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.61, 22,132.47 and 10,071.09 is: 15,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.61 : 22,132.47 = 10,071.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.61/22,132.47 = 10,071.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.61x = 22,132.47 × 10,071.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.61x = 222,898,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,898,135.06/14,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.83

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