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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.98, 21,502.45 and 10,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.98, 21,502.45 and 10,626.82 is: 15,878.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.98 : 21,502.45 = 10,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.98/21,502.45 = 10,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.98x = 21,502.45 × 10,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.98x = 228,502,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,502,665.71/14,390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,878.19

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