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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.96, 21,296.52 and 10,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.96, 21,296.52 and 10,476 is: 15,694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.96 : 21,296.52 = 10,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.96/21,296.52 = 10,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.96x = 21,296.52 × 10,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.96x = 223,102,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,102,343.52/14,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.90

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