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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.37, 21,729.68 and 10,020.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.37, 21,729.68 and 10,020.35 is: 15,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.37 : 21,729.68 = 10,020.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.37/21,729.68 = 10,020.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.37x = 21,729.68 × 10,020.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.37x = 217,739,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,739,078.36/14,473.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.11

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