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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,433.03, 21,664.14 and 10,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,433.03, 21,664.14 and 10,277.73 is: 15,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,433.03 : 21,664.14 = 10,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,433.03/21,664.14 = 10,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,433.03x = 21,664.14 × 10,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,433.03x = 222,658,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,658,181.60/14,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.99

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