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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.73, 21,291.96 and 10,541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.73, 21,291.96 and 10,541.49 is: 15,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.73 : 21,291.96 = 10,541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.73/21,291.96 = 10,541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.73x = 21,291.96 × 10,541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.73x = 224,448,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,448,983.42/14,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,781.01

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