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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,571.40, 21,867.90 and 10,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,571.40, 21,867.90 and 10,683.40 is: 16,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,571.40 : 21,867.90 = 10,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,571.40/21,867.90 = 10,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,571.40x = 21,867.90 × 10,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,571.40x = 233,623,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,623,522.86/14,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.02

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