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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,242.82, 21,345.46 and 10,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,242.82, 21,345.46 and 10,307.27 is: 15,447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,242.82 : 21,345.46 = 10,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,242.82/21,345.46 = 10,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,242.82x = 21,345.46 × 10,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,242.82x = 220,013,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,013,447.09/14,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.33

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