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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.07, 21,705.38 and 10,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.07, 21,705.38 and 10,312.23 is: 15,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.07 : 21,705.38 = 10,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.07/21,705.38 = 10,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.07x = 21,705.38 × 10,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.07x = 223,830,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,830,870.80/14,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,477.10

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