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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,322.58, 21,463.11 and 10,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,322.58, 21,463.11 and 10,170.73 is: 15,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,322.58 : 21,463.11 = 10,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,322.58/21,463.11 = 10,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,322.58x = 21,463.11 × 10,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,322.58x = 218,295,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,295,496.77/14,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.35

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