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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.40, 21,545.10 and 10,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.40, 21,545.10 and 10,907.40 is: 16,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.40 : 21,545.10 = 10,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.40/21,545.10 = 10,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.40x = 21,545.10 × 10,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.40x = 235,001,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,001,023.74/14,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,361.10

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