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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.76, 21,303.54 and 10,610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.76, 21,303.54 and 10,610.70 is: 15,889.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.76 : 21,303.54 = 10,610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.76/21,303.54 = 10,610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.76x = 21,303.54 × 10,610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.76x = 226,045,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,045,471.88/14,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,889.87

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