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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.58, 21,467.60 and 10,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.58, 21,467.60 and 10,173.72 is: 15,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.58 : 21,467.60 = 10,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.58/21,467.60 = 10,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.58x = 21,467.60 × 10,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.58x = 218,405,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,405,351.47/14,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.83

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