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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.14, 21,435.45 and 10,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.14, 21,435.45 and 10,125.46 is: 15,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.14 : 21,435.45 = 10,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.14/21,435.45 = 10,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.14x = 21,435.45 × 10,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.14x = 217,043,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,043,791.56/14,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.37

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