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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.64, 21,295.50 and 10,657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.64, 21,295.50 and 10,657.73 is: 16,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.64 : 21,295.50 = 10,657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.64/21,295.50 = 10,657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.64x = 21,295.50 × 10,657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.64x = 226,961,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,961,582.74/14,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,040.10

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