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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.46, 21,335.27 and 10,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.46, 21,335.27 and 10,294.34 is: 15,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.46 : 21,335.27 = 10,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.46/21,335.27 = 10,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.46x = 21,335.27 × 10,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.46x = 219,632,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,632,365.22/14,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.48

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