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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.85, 21,507.32 and 10,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.85, 21,507.32 and 10,168.54 is: 15,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.85 : 21,507.32 = 10,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.85/21,507.32 = 10,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.85x = 21,507.32 × 10,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.85x = 218,698,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,698,015.37/14,340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.01

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