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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.20, 21,419.10 and 10,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.20, 21,419.10 and 10,132.20 is: 15,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.20 : 21,419.10 = 10,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.20/21,419.10 = 10,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.20x = 21,419.10 × 10,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.20x = 217,022,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,022,605.02/14,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.56

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