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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.89, 21,254.52 and 10,219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.89, 21,254.52 and 10,219.42 is: 15,320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.89 : 21,254.52 = 10,219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.89/21,254.52 = 10,219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.89x = 21,254.52 × 10,219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.89x = 217,208,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,208,866.78/14,177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.25

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