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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.04, 21,011.40 and 10,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.04, 21,011.40 and 10,276.20 is: 15,392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.04 : 21,011.40 = 10,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.04/21,011.40 = 10,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.04x = 21,011.40 × 10,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.04x = 215,917,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,917,348.68/14,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.94

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