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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.90, 21,397.35 and 10,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.90, 21,397.35 and 10,109.60 is: 15,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.90 : 21,397.35 = 10,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.90/21,397.35 = 10,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.90x = 21,397.35 × 10,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.90x = 216,318,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,318,649.56/14,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.40

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