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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.06, 21,635.28 and 10,770.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.06, 21,635.28 and 10,770.42 is: 16,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.06 : 21,635.28 = 10,770.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.06/21,635.28 = 10,770.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.06x = 21,635.28 × 10,770.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.06x = 233,021,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,021,052.42/14,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,124.84

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