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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.72, 21,573.87 and 10,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.72, 21,573.87 and 10,229.71 is: 15,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.72 : 21,573.87 = 10,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.72/21,573.87 = 10,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.72x = 21,573.87 × 10,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.72x = 220,694,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,694,433.68/14,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,349.75

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