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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.56, 21,477.93 and 10,163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.56, 21,477.93 and 10,163.77 is: 15,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.56 : 21,477.93 = 10,163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.56/21,477.93 = 10,163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.56x = 21,477.93 × 10,163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.56x = 218,296,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,296,740.60/14,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.91

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