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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.60, 21,617.38 and 10,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.60, 21,617.38 and 10,025.44 is: 15,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.60 : 21,617.38 = 10,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.60/21,617.38 = 10,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.60x = 21,617.38 × 10,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.60x = 216,723,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,723,746.15/14,428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,020.43

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