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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.48, 21,549.42 and 10,132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.48, 21,549.42 and 10,132.34 is: 15,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.48 : 21,549.42 = 10,132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.48/21,549.42 = 10,132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.48x = 21,549.42 × 10,132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.48x = 218,345,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,345,942.50/14,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.30

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