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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,493.52, 21,703.07 and 10,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,493.52, 21,703.07 and 10,044.84 is: 15,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,493.52 : 21,703.07 = 10,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,493.52/21,703.07 = 10,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,493.52x = 21,703.07 × 10,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,493.52x = 218,003,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,003,865.66/14,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.47

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