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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.52, 21,048.60 and 10,916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.52, 21,048.60 and 10,916.64 is: 16,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.52 : 21,048.60 = 10,916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.52/21,048.60 = 10,916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.52x = 21,048.60 × 10,916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.52x = 229,779,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,779,988.70/14,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,373.65

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