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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.82, 21,712.52 and 10,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.82, 21,712.52 and 10,317 is: 15,484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.82 : 21,712.52 = 10,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.82/21,712.52 = 10,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.82x = 21,712.52 × 10,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.82x = 224,008,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,008,068.84/14,466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.26

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