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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.58, 21,274.16 and 10,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.58, 21,274.16 and 10,263.88 is: 15,367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.58 : 21,274.16 = 10,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.58/21,274.16 = 10,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.58x = 21,274.16 × 10,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.58x = 218,355,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,355,425.34/14,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,367.86

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