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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.40, 21,338.70 and 10,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.40, 21,338.70 and 10,334.60 is: 15,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.40 : 21,338.70 = 10,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.40/21,338.70 = 10,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.40x = 21,338.70 × 10,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.40x = 220,526,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,526,929.02/14,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.05

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