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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.24, 21,332.31 and 10,924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.24, 21,332.31 and 10,924.64 is: 16,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.24 : 21,332.31 = 10,924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.24/21,332.31 = 10,924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.24x = 21,332.31 × 10,924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.24x = 233,047,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,047,800.94/14,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.15

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