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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.77, 21,359.04 and 10,316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.77, 21,359.04 and 10,316.28 is: 15,460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.77 : 21,359.04 = 10,316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.77/21,359.04 = 10,316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.77x = 21,359.04 × 10,316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.77x = 220,345,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,345,837.17/14,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.95

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