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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.52, 21,558.45 and 10,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.52, 21,558.45 and 10,681.13 is: 16,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.52 : 21,558.45 = 10,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.52/21,558.45 = 10,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.52x = 21,558.45 × 10,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.52x = 230,268,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,268,701.00/14,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.34

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