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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.74, 21,357.27 and 10,315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.74, 21,357.27 and 10,315.15 is: 15,459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.74 : 21,357.27 = 10,315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.74/21,357.27 = 10,315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.74x = 21,357.27 × 10,315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.74x = 220,303,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,303,390.25/14,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.09

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