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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.50, 21,371.88 and 10,324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.50, 21,371.88 and 10,324.92 is: 15,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.50 : 21,371.88 = 10,324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.50/21,371.88 = 10,324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.50x = 21,371.88 × 10,324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.50x = 220,662,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,662,951.25/14,260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.72

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