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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.08, 21,293.58 and 10,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.08, 21,293.58 and 10,889.48 is: 16,344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.08 : 21,293.58 = 10,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.08/21,293.58 = 10,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.08x = 21,293.58 × 10,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.08x = 231,876,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,876,013.54/14,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,344.17

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