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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.30, 21,705.77 and 10,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.30, 21,705.77 and 10,312.48 is: 15,477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.30 : 21,705.77 = 10,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.30/21,705.77 = 10,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.30x = 21,705.77 × 10,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.30x = 223,840,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,840,158.92/14,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,477.49

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