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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.22, 21,579.45 and 10,730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.22, 21,579.45 and 10,730.10 is: 16,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.22 : 21,579.45 = 10,730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.22/21,579.45 = 10,730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.22x = 21,579.45 × 10,730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.22x = 231,549,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,549,656.45/14,384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.48

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