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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.20, 21,298.02 and 10,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.20, 21,298.02 and 10,315 is: 15,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.20 : 21,298.02 = 10,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.20/21,298.02 = 10,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.20x = 21,298.02 × 10,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.20x = 219,689,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,689,076.30/14,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.17

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