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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.70, 21,446.85 and 10,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.70, 21,446.85 and 10,588.10 is: 15,900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.70 : 21,446.85 = 10,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.70/21,446.85 = 10,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.70x = 21,446.85 × 10,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.70x = 227,081,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,081,392.49/14,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.17

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