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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.04, 21,399.41 and 10,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.04, 21,399.41 and 10,333.54 is: 15,510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.04 : 21,399.41 = 10,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.04/21,399.41 = 10,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.04x = 21,399.41 × 10,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.04x = 221,131,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,131,631.55/14,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.34

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