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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.74, 21,358.77 and 10,316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.74, 21,358.77 and 10,316.15 is: 15,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.74 : 21,358.77 = 10,316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.74/21,358.77 = 10,316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.74x = 21,358.77 × 10,316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.74x = 220,340,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,340,275.14/14,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.59

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