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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.54, 21,128.68 and 10,432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.54, 21,128.68 and 10,432.23 is: 15,617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.54 : 21,128.68 = 10,432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.54/21,128.68 = 10,432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.54x = 21,128.68 × 10,432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.54x = 220,419,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,419,249.36/14,113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.57

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