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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,509.39, 21,766.82 and 10,339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,509.39, 21,766.82 and 10,339.06 is: 15,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,509.39 : 21,766.82 = 10,339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,509.39/21,766.82 = 10,339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,509.39x = 21,766.82 × 10,339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,509.39x = 225,048,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,048,349.16/14,509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.53

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