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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.59, 21,579.96 and 10,924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.59, 21,579.96 and 10,924.71 is: 16,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.59 : 21,579.96 = 10,924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.59/21,579.96 = 10,924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.59x = 21,579.96 × 10,924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.59x = 235,754,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,754,804.81/14,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.95

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