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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.30, 21,998.43 and 10,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.30, 21,998.43 and 10,042.26 is: 15,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.30 : 21,998.43 = 10,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.30/21,998.43 = 10,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.30x = 21,998.43 × 10,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.30x = 220,913,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,913,953.65/14,673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.51

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