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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.70, 21,351.60 and 10,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.70, 21,351.60 and 10,540.80 is: 15,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.70 : 21,351.60 = 10,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.70/21,351.60 = 10,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.70x = 21,351.60 × 10,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.70x = 225,062,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,062,945.28/14,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.25

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