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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.11, 21,428.96 and 10,792.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.11, 21,428.96 and 10,792.39 is: 16,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.11 : 21,428.96 = 10,792.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.11/21,428.96 = 10,792.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.11x = 21,428.96 × 10,792.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.11x = 231,269,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,269,626.26/14,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,194.09

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