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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.58, 21,461.61 and 10,169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.58, 21,461.61 and 10,169.73 is: 15,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.58 : 21,461.61 = 10,169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.58/21,461.61 = 10,169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.58x = 21,461.61 × 10,169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.58x = 218,258,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,258,779.07/14,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.85

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