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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.19, 21,616.93 and 10,462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.19, 21,616.93 and 10,462.59 is: 15,683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.19 : 21,616.93 = 10,462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.19/21,616.93 = 10,462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.19x = 21,616.93 × 10,462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.19x = 226,169,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,169,075.65/14,421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.11

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