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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,275.70, 21,413.55 and 9,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,275.70, 21,413.55 and 9,610.10 is: 14,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275.70 : 21,413.55 = 9,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275.70/21,413.55 = 9,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275.70x = 21,413.55 × 9,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275.70x = 205,786,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,786,356.86/14,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.15

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