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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,586.30, 21,879.45 and 10,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,586.30, 21,879.45 and 10,914.30 is: 16,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586.30 : 21,879.45 = 10,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586.30/21,879.45 = 10,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586.30x = 21,879.45 × 10,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586.30x = 238,798,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,798,881.14/14,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,371.45

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