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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.69, 21,027.48 and 10,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.69, 21,027.48 and 10,304.67 is: 15,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.69 : 21,027.48 = 10,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.69/21,027.48 = 10,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.69x = 21,027.48 × 10,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.69x = 216,681,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,681,242.33/14,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.28

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