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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.63, 16,841.41 and 10,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.63, 16,841.41 and 10,322.88 is: 14,233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.63 : 16,841.41 = 10,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.63/16,841.41 = 10,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.63x = 16,841.41 × 10,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.63x = 173,851,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,851,854.46/12,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.08

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