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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.20, 21,246.30 and 10,883.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.20, 21,246.30 and 10,883.70 is: 16,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.20 : 21,246.30 = 10,883.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.20/21,246.30 = 10,883.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.20x = 21,246.30 × 10,883.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.20x = 231,238,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,238,355.31/14,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,325.55

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