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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.90, 21,803.85 and 10,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.90, 21,803.85 and 10,367.10 is: 15,550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.90 : 21,803.85 = 10,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.90/21,803.85 = 10,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.90x = 21,803.85 × 10,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.90x = 226,042,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,042,693.34/14,535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.65

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