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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.58, 21,275.66 and 10,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.58, 21,275.66 and 10,264.88 is: 15,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.58 : 21,275.66 = 10,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.58/21,275.66 = 10,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.58x = 21,275.66 × 10,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.58x = 218,392,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,392,096.82/14,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.36

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