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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.94, 21,348.45 and 10,718.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.94, 21,348.45 and 10,718.55 is: 16,085.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.94 : 21,348.45 = 10,718.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.94/21,348.45 = 10,718.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.94x = 21,348.45 × 10,718.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.94x = 228,824,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,824,428.75/14,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,085.01

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