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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.20, 21,315.60 and 10,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.20, 21,315.60 and 10,114.40 is: 15,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.20 : 21,315.60 = 10,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.20/21,315.60 = 10,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.20x = 21,315.60 × 10,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.20x = 215,594,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,594,504.64/14,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.95

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