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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.05, 21,354.70 and 10,895.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.05, 21,354.70 and 10,895.17 is: 16,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.05 : 21,354.70 = 10,895.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.05/21,354.70 = 10,895.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.05x = 21,354.70 × 10,895.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.05x = 232,663,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,663,086.80/14,291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,280.34

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