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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.40, 21,353.40 and 10,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.40, 21,353.40 and 10,376.40 is: 15,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.40 : 21,353.40 = 10,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.40/21,353.40 = 10,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.40x = 21,353.40 × 10,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.40x = 221,571,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,571,419.76/14,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,533.17

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