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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.61, 21,151.25 and 10,370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.61, 21,151.25 and 10,370.17 is: 15,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.61 : 21,151.25 = 10,370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.61/21,151.25 = 10,370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.61x = 21,151.25 × 10,370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.61x = 219,342,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,342,058.21/14,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.38

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