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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.56, 21,484.54 and 10,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.56, 21,484.54 and 10,153.25 is: 15,227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.56 : 21,484.54 = 10,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.56/21,484.54 = 10,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.56x = 21,484.54 × 10,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.56x = 218,137,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,137,891.59/14,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.18

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