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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.17, 21,597.46 and 10,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.17, 21,597.46 and 10,449.56 is: 15,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.17 : 21,597.46 = 10,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.17/21,597.46 = 10,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.17x = 21,597.46 × 10,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.17x = 225,683,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,683,981.99/14,408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.61

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