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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.70, 21,172.44 and 10,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.70, 21,172.44 and 10,395.44 is: 15,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.70 : 21,172.44 = 10,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.70/21,172.44 = 10,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.70x = 21,172.44 × 10,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.70x = 220,096,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,096,829.67/14,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.50

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