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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.60, 21,620.39 and 10,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.60, 21,620.39 and 10,027.44 is: 15,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.60 : 21,620.39 = 10,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.60/21,620.39 = 10,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.60x = 21,620.39 × 10,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.60x = 216,797,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,797,113.36/14,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.43

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