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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.25, 21,379.02 and 10,329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.25, 21,379.02 and 10,329.67 is: 15,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.25 : 21,379.02 = 10,329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.25/21,379.02 = 10,329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.25x = 21,379.02 × 10,329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.25x = 220,838,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,838,221.52/14,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,480.85

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