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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.98, 22,129.02 and 10,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.98, 22,129.02 and 10,541.68 is: 15,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.98 : 22,129.02 = 10,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.98/22,129.02 = 10,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.98x = 22,129.02 × 10,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.98x = 233,277,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,277,115.24/14,764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.35

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