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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.21, 21,574.96 and 10,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.21, 21,574.96 and 10,727.10 is: 16,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.21 : 21,574.96 = 10,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.21/21,574.96 = 10,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.21x = 21,574.96 × 10,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.21x = 231,436,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,436,726.60/14,381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,092.99

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