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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.62, 21,344.85 and 10,730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.62, 21,344.85 and 10,730.84 is: 16,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.62 : 21,344.85 = 10,730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.62/21,344.85 = 10,730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.62x = 21,344.85 × 10,730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.62x = 229,048,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,048,063.45/14,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,079.62

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