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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.35, 21,208.41 and 10,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.35, 21,208.41 and 10,425.27 is: 15,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.35 : 21,208.41 = 10,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.35/21,208.41 = 10,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.35x = 21,208.41 × 10,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.35x = 221,103,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,103,348.39/14,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.08

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