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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.16, 21,949.28 and 10,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.16, 21,949.28 and 10,254 is: 15,355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.16 : 21,949.28 = 10,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.16/21,949.28 = 10,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.16x = 21,949.28 × 10,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.16x = 225,067,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,067,917.12/14,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.49

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