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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.08, 21,701.76 and 10,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.08, 21,701.76 and 10,070.80 is: 15,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.08 : 21,701.76 = 10,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.08/21,701.76 = 10,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.08x = 21,701.76 × 10,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.08x = 218,554,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,554,084.61/14,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.22

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