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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.76, 21,347.05 and 10,308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.76, 21,347.05 and 10,308.27 is: 15,448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.76 : 21,347.05 = 10,308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.76/21,347.05 = 10,308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.76x = 21,347.05 × 10,308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.76x = 220,051,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,051,155.10/14,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.95

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