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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,131.26, 21,172.86 and 10,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,131.26, 21,172.86 and 10,413.36 is: 15,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,131.26 : 21,172.86 = 10,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,131.26/21,172.86 = 10,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,131.26x = 21,172.86 × 10,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,131.26x = 220,480,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,480,613.41/14,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.33

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