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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,494.02, 21,703.82 and 10,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,494.02, 21,703.82 and 10,045.34 is: 15,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,494.02 : 21,703.82 = 10,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,494.02/21,703.82 = 10,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,494.02x = 21,703.82 × 10,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,494.02x = 218,022,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,022,251.20/14,494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.22

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