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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.57, 21,269.67 and 10,260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.57, 21,269.67 and 10,260.87 is: 15,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.57 : 21,269.67 = 10,260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.57/21,269.67 = 10,260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.57x = 21,269.67 × 10,260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.57x = 218,245,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,245,318.81/14,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.36

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