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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.30, 21,366.45 and 10,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.30, 21,366.45 and 10,307.70 is: 15,461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.30 : 21,366.45 = 10,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.30/21,366.45 = 10,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.30x = 21,366.45 × 10,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.30x = 220,238,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,238,956.67/14,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.55

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