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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.04, 21,524.90 and 10,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.04, 21,524.90 and 10,115.86 is: 15,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.04 : 21,524.90 = 10,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.04/21,524.90 = 10,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.04x = 21,524.90 × 10,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.04x = 217,742,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,742,874.91/14,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.68

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