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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.56, 21,486.04 and 10,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.56, 21,486.04 and 10,154.25 is: 15,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.56 : 21,486.04 = 10,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.56/21,486.04 = 10,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.56x = 21,486.04 × 10,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.56x = 218,174,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,174,621.67/14,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.68

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