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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.73, 21,216.43 and 10,430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.73, 21,216.43 and 10,430.65 is: 15,631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.73 : 21,216.43 = 10,430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.73/21,216.43 = 10,430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.73x = 21,216.43 × 10,430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.73x = 221,301,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,301,155.58/14,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.12

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