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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.54, 21,545.70 and 10,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.54, 21,545.70 and 10,903.50 is: 16,344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.54 : 21,545.70 = 10,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.54/21,545.70 = 10,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.54x = 21,545.70 × 10,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.54x = 234,923,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,923,539.95/14,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,344.17

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