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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.99, 21,360.65 and 10,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.99, 21,360.65 and 10,317.40 is: 15,462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.99 : 21,360.65 = 10,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.99/21,360.65 = 10,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.99x = 21,360.65 × 10,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.99x = 220,386,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,386,265.32/14,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.46

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