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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.71, 22,146.21 and 10,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.71, 22,146.21 and 10,085.92 is: 15,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.71 : 22,146.21 = 10,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.71/22,146.21 = 10,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.71x = 22,146.21 × 10,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.71x = 223,364,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,364,847.00/14,766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.25

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