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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.50, 21,370.38 and 10,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.50, 21,370.38 and 10,323.92 is: 15,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.50 : 21,370.38 = 10,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.50/21,370.38 = 10,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.50x = 21,370.38 × 10,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.50x = 220,626,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,626,093.49/14,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.22

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