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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.35, 21,197.91 and 10,418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.35, 21,197.91 and 10,418.27 is: 15,612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.35 : 21,197.91 = 10,418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.35/21,197.91 = 10,418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.35x = 21,197.91 × 10,418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.35x = 220,845,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,845,444.73/14,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.59

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