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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.73, 21,202.26 and 10,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.73, 21,202.26 and 10,389 is: 15,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.73 : 21,202.26 = 10,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.73/21,202.26 = 10,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.73x = 21,202.26 × 10,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.73x = 220,270,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,270,279.14/14,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.55

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