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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,631.76, 21,962.04 and 10,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,631.76, 21,962.04 and 10,725.04 is: 16,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,631.76 : 21,962.04 = 10,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,631.76/21,962.04 = 10,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,631.76x = 21,962.04 × 10,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,631.76x = 235,543,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,543,757.48/14,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.12

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