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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.32, 21,711.77 and 10,316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.32, 21,711.77 and 10,316.49 is: 15,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.32 : 21,711.77 = 10,316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.32/21,711.77 = 10,316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.32x = 21,711.77 × 10,316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.32x = 223,989,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,989,206.50/14,466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.50

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