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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.70, 21,439.35 and 10,583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.70, 21,439.35 and 10,583.10 is: 15,892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.70 : 21,439.35 = 10,583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.70/21,439.35 = 10,583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.70x = 21,439.35 × 10,583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.70x = 226,894,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,894,784.99/14,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.66

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