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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343, 21,514.34 and 10,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343, 21,514.34 and 10,108.86 is: 15,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343 : 21,514.34 = 10,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343/21,514.34 = 10,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343x = 21,514.34 × 10,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343x = 217,485,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,485,400.51/14,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.17

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