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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.59, 21,581.46 and 10,925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.59, 21,581.46 and 10,925.71 is: 16,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.59 : 21,581.46 = 10,925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.59/21,581.46 = 10,925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.59x = 21,581.46 × 10,925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.59x = 235,792,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,792,773.34/14,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,345.45

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