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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.08, 21,635.33 and 10,189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.08, 21,635.33 and 10,189.89 is: 15,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.08 : 21,635.33 = 10,189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.08/21,635.33 = 10,189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.08x = 21,635.33 × 10,189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.08x = 220,461,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,461,581.86/14,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.28

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