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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.73, 21,219.43 and 10,432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.73, 21,219.43 and 10,432.65 is: 15,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.73 : 21,219.43 = 10,432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.73/21,219.43 = 10,432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.73x = 21,219.43 × 10,432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.73x = 221,374,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,374,886.39/14,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.12

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