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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.92, 21,475.86 and 10,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.92, 21,475.86 and 10,175.48 is: 15,263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.92 : 21,475.86 = 10,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.92/21,475.86 = 10,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.92x = 21,475.86 × 10,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.92x = 218,527,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,527,183.91/14,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,263.56

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