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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.38, 21,520.97 and 10,177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.38, 21,520.97 and 10,177.75 is: 15,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.38 : 21,520.97 = 10,177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.38/21,520.97 = 10,177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.38x = 21,520.97 × 10,177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.38x = 219,034,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,034,893.92/14,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.42

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