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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,148.48, 21,202.98 and 10,634.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,148.48, 21,202.98 and 10,634.37 is: 15,936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148.48 : 21,202.98 = 10,634.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148.48/21,202.98 = 10,634.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148.48x = 21,202.98 × 10,634.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148.48x = 225,480,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,480,334.42/14,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,936.72

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