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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,440.77, 21,635.64 and 10,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,440.77, 21,635.64 and 10,049.76 is: 15,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440.77 : 21,635.64 = 10,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440.77/21,635.64 = 10,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440.77x = 21,635.64 × 10,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440.77x = 217,432,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,432,989.45/14,440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,056.88

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