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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.76, 21,553.26 and 10,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.76, 21,553.26 and 10,477.24 is: 15,667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.76 : 21,553.26 = 10,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.76/21,553.26 = 10,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.76x = 21,553.26 × 10,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.76x = 225,818,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,818,677.80/14,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.97

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