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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.98, 21,340.30 and 10,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.98, 21,340.30 and 10,716.10 is: 16,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.98 : 21,340.30 = 10,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.98/21,340.30 = 10,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.98x = 21,340.30 × 10,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.98x = 228,684,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,684,708.69/14,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.73

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