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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.34, 21,579.59 and 10,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.34, 21,579.59 and 10,924.46 is: 16,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.34 : 21,579.59 = 10,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.34/21,579.59 = 10,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.34x = 21,579.59 × 10,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.34x = 235,745,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,745,449.03/14,424.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.59

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