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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.80, 21,314.70 and 10,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.80, 21,314.70 and 10,273.20 is: 15,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.80 : 21,314.70 = 10,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.80/21,314.70 = 10,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.80x = 21,314.70 × 10,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.80x = 218,970,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,970,176.04/14,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.80

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