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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.92, 21,234.72 and 10,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.92, 21,234.72 and 10,442.88 is: 15,649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.92 : 21,234.72 = 10,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.92/21,234.72 = 10,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.92x = 21,234.72 × 10,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.92x = 221,751,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,751,632.79/14,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.46

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