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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.27, 21,361.29 and 10,317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.27, 21,361.29 and 10,317.78 is: 15,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.27 : 21,361.29 = 10,317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.27/21,361.29 = 10,317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.27x = 21,361.29 × 10,317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.27x = 220,401,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,401,090.74/14,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,463.19

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