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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.19, 21,584.71 and 10,225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.19, 21,584.71 and 10,225.51 is: 15,320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.19 : 21,584.71 = 10,225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.19/21,584.71 = 10,225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.19x = 21,584.71 × 10,225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.19x = 220,714,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,714,626.77/14,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.82

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