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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.58, 21,470.60 and 10,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.58, 21,470.60 and 10,175.72 is: 15,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.58 : 21,470.60 = 10,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.58/21,470.60 = 10,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.58x = 21,470.60 × 10,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.58x = 218,478,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,478,813.83/14,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.83

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