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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.10, 21,208.03 and 10,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.10, 21,208.03 and 10,425.02 is: 15,622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.10 : 21,208.03 = 10,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.10/21,208.03 = 10,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.10x = 21,208.03 × 10,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.10x = 221,094,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,094,083.89/14,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.71

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