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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.52, 21,348.18 and 10,309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.52, 21,348.18 and 10,309.02 is: 15,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.52 : 21,348.18 = 10,309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.52/21,348.18 = 10,309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.52x = 21,348.18 × 10,309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.52x = 220,078,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,078,814.58/14,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.07

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