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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.24, 21,256.98 and 10,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.24, 21,256.98 and 10,260.96 is: 15,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.24 : 21,256.98 = 10,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.24/21,256.98 = 10,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.24x = 21,256.98 × 10,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.24x = 218,117,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,117,021.50/14,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.69

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