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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.38, 21,315.74 and 10,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.38, 21,315.74 and 10,947.82 is: 16,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.38 : 21,315.74 = 10,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.38/21,315.74 = 10,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.38x = 21,315.74 × 10,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.38x = 233,360,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,360,884.69/14,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,408.01

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