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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,136.60, 21,204.90 and 10,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,136.60, 21,204.90 and 10,856.10 is: 16,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,136.60 : 21,204.90 = 10,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,136.60/21,204.90 = 10,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,136.60x = 21,204.90 × 10,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,136.60x = 230,202,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,202,514.89/14,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,284.15

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