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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.94, 21,520.35 and 10,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.94, 21,520.35 and 10,175.04 is: 15,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.94 : 21,520.35 = 10,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.94/21,520.35 = 10,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.94x = 21,520.35 × 10,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.94x = 218,970,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,970,422.06/14,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.96

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