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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.12, 21,461.91 and 10,630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.12, 21,461.91 and 10,630.15 is: 15,912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.12 : 21,461.91 = 10,630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.12/21,461.91 = 10,630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.12x = 21,461.91 × 10,630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.12x = 228,143,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,143,322.59/14,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.77

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