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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.40, 21,365.48 and 10,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.40, 21,365.48 and 10,250.16 is: 15,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.40 : 21,365.48 = 10,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.40/21,365.48 = 10,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.40x = 21,365.48 × 10,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.40x = 218,999,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,999,588.48/14,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,367.96

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