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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.34, 21,277.08 and 10,697.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.34, 21,277.08 and 10,697.79 is: 16,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.34 : 21,277.08 = 10,697.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.34/21,277.08 = 10,697.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.34x = 21,277.08 × 10,697.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.34x = 227,617,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,617,733.65/14,216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,010.99

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