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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,480.10, 21,682.89 and 10,031.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,480.10, 21,682.89 and 10,031.45 is: 15,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,480.10 : 21,682.89 = 10,031.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,480.10/21,682.89 = 10,031.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,480.10x = 21,682.89 × 10,031.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,480.10x = 217,510,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,510,718.48/14,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.35

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