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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.24, 21,529.70 and 10,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.24, 21,529.70 and 10,853.36 is: 16,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.24 : 21,529.70 = 10,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.24/21,529.70 = 10,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.24x = 21,529.70 × 10,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.24x = 233,669,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,669,584.79/14,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,265.19

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