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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.30, 21,686.55 and 10,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.30, 21,686.55 and 10,080.10 is: 15,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.30 : 21,686.55 = 10,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.30/21,686.55 = 10,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.30x = 21,686.55 × 10,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.30x = 218,602,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,602,592.66/14,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.22

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