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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,275.29, 21,404.43 and 10,586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,275.29, 21,404.43 and 10,586.55 is: 15,873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275.29 : 21,404.43 = 10,586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275.29/21,404.43 = 10,586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275.29x = 21,404.43 × 10,586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275.29x = 226,599,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,599,068.42/14,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.52

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