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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.78, 21,567.82 and 10,687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.78, 21,567.82 and 10,687.39 is: 16,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.78 : 21,567.82 = 10,687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.78/21,567.82 = 10,687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.78x = 21,567.82 × 10,687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.78x = 230,503,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,503,703.79/14,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,029.71

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