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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.40, 21,554.10 and 10,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.40, 21,554.10 and 10,870.20 is: 16,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.40 : 21,554.10 = 10,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.40/21,554.10 = 10,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.40x = 21,554.10 × 10,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.40x = 234,297,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,297,377.82/14,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,305.30

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