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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,374.72, 21,569.37 and 10,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,374.72, 21,569.37 and 10,226.71 is: 15,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,374.72 : 21,569.37 = 10,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,374.72/21,569.37 = 10,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,374.72x = 21,569.37 × 10,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,374.72x = 220,583,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,583,691.87/14,374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.25

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