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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.40, 21,340.20 and 10,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.40, 21,340.20 and 10,335.60 is: 15,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.40 : 21,340.20 = 10,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.40/21,340.20 = 10,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.40x = 21,340.20 × 10,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.40x = 220,563,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,563,771.12/14,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.55

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