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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.99, 21,283.37 and 10,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.99, 21,283.37 and 10,535.75 is: 15,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.99 : 21,283.37 = 10,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.99/21,283.37 = 10,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.99x = 21,283.37 × 10,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.99x = 224,236,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,236,106.38/14,216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.40

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