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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.02, 21,347.43 and 10,308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.02, 21,347.43 and 10,308.53 is: 15,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.02 : 21,347.43 = 10,308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.02/21,347.43 = 10,308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.02x = 21,347.43 × 10,308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.02x = 220,060,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,060,622.58/14,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.33

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