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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.91, 21,680.92 and 10,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.91, 21,680.92 and 10,035.23 is: 15,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.91 : 21,680.92 = 10,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.91/21,680.92 = 10,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.91x = 21,680.92 × 10,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.91x = 217,572,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,572,860.23/14,468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,037.27

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