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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.24, 21,358.02 and 10,315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.24, 21,358.02 and 10,315.65 is: 15,459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.24 : 21,358.02 = 10,315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.24/21,358.02 = 10,315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.24x = 21,358.02 × 10,315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.24x = 220,321,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,321,859.01/14,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.84

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