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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.48, 21,610.26 and 10,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.48, 21,610.26 and 10,706.28 is: 16,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.48 : 21,610.26 = 10,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.48/21,610.26 = 10,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.48x = 21,610.26 × 10,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.48x = 231,365,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,365,494.43/14,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,043.12

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