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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.28, 21,632.94 and 10,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.28, 21,632.94 and 10,539 is: 15,784.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.28 : 21,632.94 = 10,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.28/21,632.94 = 10,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.28x = 21,632.94 × 10,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.28x = 227,989,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,989,554.66/14,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.07

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