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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,431.65, 21,655.08 and 10,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,431.65, 21,655.08 and 10,241.97 is: 15,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,431.65 : 21,655.08 = 10,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,431.65/21,655.08 = 10,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,431.65x = 21,655.08 × 10,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,431.65x = 221,790,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,790,679.71/14,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,368.35

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