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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.52, 21,389.19 and 10,532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.52, 21,389.19 and 10,532.76 is: 15,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.52 : 21,389.19 = 10,532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.52/21,389.19 = 10,532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.52x = 21,389.19 × 10,532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.52x = 225,287,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,287,204.86/14,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.25

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