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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,463.36, 21,669.30 and 10,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,463.36, 21,669.30 and 10,072.26 is: 15,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,463.36 : 21,669.30 = 10,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,463.36/21,669.30 = 10,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,463.36x = 21,669.30 × 10,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,463.36x = 218,258,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,258,823.62/14,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.46

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