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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.12, 21,464.90 and 10,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.12, 21,464.90 and 10,632.16 is: 15,915.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.12 : 21,464.90 = 10,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.12/21,464.90 = 10,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.12x = 21,464.90 × 10,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.12x = 228,218,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,218,251.18/14,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,915.78

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