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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.74, 21,525.96 and 10,850.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.74, 21,525.96 and 10,850.87 is: 16,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.74 : 21,525.96 = 10,850.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.74/21,525.96 = 10,850.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.74x = 21,525.96 × 10,850.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.74x = 233,575,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,575,339.33/14,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.46

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