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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.59, 21,517.43 and 10,175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.59, 21,517.43 and 10,175.31 is: 15,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.59 : 21,517.43 = 10,175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.59/21,517.43 = 10,175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.59x = 21,517.43 × 10,175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.59x = 218,946,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,946,469.78/14,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.16

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