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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.63, 21,422.74 and 10,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.63, 21,422.74 and 10,116.92 is: 15,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.63 : 21,422.74 = 10,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.63/21,422.74 = 10,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.63x = 21,422.74 × 10,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.63x = 216,731,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,731,989.06/14,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.60

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