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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.59, 21,207.27 and 10,424.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.59, 21,207.27 and 10,424.51 is: 15,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.59 : 21,207.27 = 10,424.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.59/21,207.27 = 10,424.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.59x = 21,207.27 × 10,424.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.59x = 221,075,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,075,398.19/14,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.95

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