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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.12, 21,451.82 and 10,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.12, 21,451.82 and 10,960.12 is: 16,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.12 : 21,451.82 = 10,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.12/21,451.82 = 10,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.12x = 21,451.82 × 10,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.12x = 235,114,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,114,494.75/14,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,377.30

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