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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.72, 21,219.44 and 10,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.72, 21,219.44 and 10,432.64 is: 15,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.72 : 21,219.44 = 10,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.72/21,219.44 = 10,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.72x = 21,219.44 × 10,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.72x = 221,374,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,374,779.41/14,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.12

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