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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.58, 21,301.83 and 10,894.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.58, 21,301.83 and 10,894.98 is: 16,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.58 : 21,301.83 = 10,894.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.58/21,301.83 = 10,894.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.58x = 21,301.83 × 10,894.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.58x = 232,083,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,083,011.81/14,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,352.42

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