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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.94, 21,680.97 and 10,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.94, 21,680.97 and 10,035.26 is: 15,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.94 : 21,680.97 = 10,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.94/21,680.97 = 10,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.94x = 21,680.97 × 10,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.94x = 217,574,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,574,012.42/14,468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,037.32

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