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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,200.32, 21,301.44 and 10,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,200.32, 21,301.44 and 10,350.72 is: 15,526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,200.32 : 21,301.44 = 10,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,200.32/21,301.44 = 10,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,200.32x = 21,301.44 × 10,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,200.32x = 220,485,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,485,241.04/14,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.78

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