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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.06, 21,478.68 and 10,164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.06, 21,478.68 and 10,164.27 is: 15,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.06 : 21,478.68 = 10,164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.06/21,478.68 = 10,164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.06x = 21,478.68 × 10,164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.06x = 218,315,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,315,102.76/14,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,249.66

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