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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.80, 21,359.70 and 10,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.80, 21,359.70 and 10,303.20 is: 15,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.80 : 21,359.70 = 10,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.80/21,359.70 = 10,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.80x = 21,359.70 × 10,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.80x = 220,073,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,073,261.04/14,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.80

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