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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.93, 21,572.02 and 10,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.93, 21,572.02 and 10,680.76 is: 16,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.93 : 21,572.02 = 10,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.93/21,572.02 = 10,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.93x = 21,572.02 × 10,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.93x = 230,405,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,405,608.65/14,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.92

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