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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.36, 21,382.44 and 10,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.36, 21,382.44 and 10,296.76 is: 15,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.36 : 21,382.44 = 10,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.36/21,382.44 = 10,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.36x = 21,382.44 × 10,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.36x = 220,169,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,169,852.89/14,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.58

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