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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.26, 21,343.31 and 10,305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.26, 21,343.31 and 10,305.77 is: 15,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.26 : 21,343.31 = 10,305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.26/21,343.31 = 10,305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.26x = 21,343.31 × 10,305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.26x = 219,959,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,959,245.73/14,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.21

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