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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.02, 21,558.96 and 10,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.02, 21,558.96 and 10,865.75 is: 16,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.02 : 21,558.96 = 10,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.02/21,558.96 = 10,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.02x = 21,558.96 × 10,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.02x = 234,254,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,254,161.83/14,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,300.45

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