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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.18, 21,488.80 and 10,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.18, 21,488.80 and 10,832.52 is: 16,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.18 : 21,488.80 = 10,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.18/21,488.80 = 10,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.18x = 21,488.80 × 10,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.18x = 232,777,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,777,855.78/14,321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.10

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