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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.30, 21,708.75 and 10,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.30, 21,708.75 and 10,314.46 is: 15,480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.30 : 21,708.75 = 10,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.30/21,708.75 = 10,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.30x = 21,708.75 × 10,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.30x = 223,914,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,914,033.53/14,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,480.46

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