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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.60, 21,567.09 and 10,437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.60, 21,567.09 and 10,437.05 is: 15,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.60 : 21,567.09 = 10,437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.60/21,567.09 = 10,437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.60x = 21,567.09 × 10,437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.60x = 225,096,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,096,801.68/14,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.50

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