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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.54, 21,329.16 and 10,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.54, 21,329.16 and 10,709.25 is: 16,051.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.54 : 21,329.16 = 10,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.54/21,329.16 = 10,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.54x = 21,329.16 × 10,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.54x = 228,419,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,419,306.73/14,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,051.34

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