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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.85, 21,213.62 and 10,428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.85, 21,213.62 and 10,428.77 is: 15,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.85 : 21,213.62 = 10,428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.85/21,213.62 = 10,428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.85x = 21,213.62 × 10,428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.85x = 221,231,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,231,989.92/14,155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.31

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