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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.56, 21,573.02 and 10,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.56, 21,573.02 and 10,441.01 is: 15,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.56 : 21,573.02 = 10,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.56/21,573.02 = 10,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.56x = 21,573.02 × 10,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.56x = 225,243,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,243,957.48/14,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.42

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