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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.89, 21,563.52 and 10,684.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.89, 21,563.52 and 10,684.51 is: 16,025.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.89 : 21,563.52 = 10,684.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.89/21,563.52 = 10,684.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.89x = 21,563.52 × 10,684.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.89x = 230,395,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,395,551.10/14,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,025.41

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