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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.26, 21,422.18 and 10,116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.26, 21,422.18 and 10,116.54 is: 15,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.26 : 21,422.18 = 10,116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.26/21,422.18 = 10,116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.26x = 21,422.18 × 10,116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.26x = 216,718,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,718,340.86/14,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.03

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