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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.54, 21,327.66 and 10,708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.54, 21,327.66 and 10,708.25 is: 16,049.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.54 : 21,327.66 = 10,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.54/21,327.66 = 10,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.54x = 21,327.66 × 10,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.54x = 228,381,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,381,808.56/14,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,049.84

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