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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.58, 21,278.66 and 10,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.58, 21,278.66 and 10,266.88 is: 15,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.58 : 21,278.66 = 10,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.58/21,278.66 = 10,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.58x = 21,278.66 × 10,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.58x = 218,465,448.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,465,448.78/14,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.35

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