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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.53, 21,458.64 and 10,382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.53, 21,458.64 and 10,382.29 is: 15,560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.53 : 21,458.64 = 10,382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.53/21,458.64 = 10,382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.53x = 21,458.64 × 10,382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.53x = 222,789,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,789,871.08/14,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.64

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