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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,178.96, 21,227.34 and 10,683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,178.96, 21,227.34 and 10,683.66 is: 15,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,178.96 : 21,227.34 = 10,683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,178.96/21,227.34 = 10,683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,178.96x = 21,227.34 × 10,683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,178.96x = 226,785,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,785,683.26/14,178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.52

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