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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.89, 21,559.02 and 10,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.89, 21,559.02 and 10,681.51 is: 16,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.89 : 21,559.02 = 10,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.89/21,559.02 = 10,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.89x = 21,559.02 × 10,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.89x = 230,282,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,282,793.77/14,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.91

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