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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.38, 21,729.99 and 10,593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.38, 21,729.99 and 10,593.81 is: 15,898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.38 : 21,729.99 = 10,593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.38/21,729.99 = 10,593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.38x = 21,729.99 × 10,593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.38x = 230,203,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,203,385.36/14,479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.70

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