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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.75, 21,370.77 and 10,324.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.75, 21,370.77 and 10,324.17 is: 15,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.75 : 21,370.77 = 10,324.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.75/21,370.77 = 10,324.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.75x = 21,370.77 × 10,324.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.75x = 220,635,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,635,462.51/14,259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.60

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