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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.73, 21,678.45 and 10,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.73, 21,678.45 and 10,012.22 is: 15,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.73 : 21,678.45 = 10,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.73/21,678.45 = 10,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.73x = 21,678.45 × 10,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.73x = 217,049,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,049,252.21/14,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.07

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