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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.35, 21,413.93 and 10,781.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.35, 21,413.93 and 10,781.69 is: 16,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.35 : 21,413.93 = 10,781.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.35/21,413.93 = 10,781.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.35x = 21,413.93 × 10,781.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.35x = 230,878,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,878,193.96/14,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.68

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