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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.46, 21,298.77 and 10,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.46, 21,298.77 and 10,477.50 is: 15,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.46 : 21,298.77 = 10,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.46/21,298.77 = 10,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.46x = 21,298.77 × 10,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.46x = 223,157,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,157,862.68/14,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,697.15

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