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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.64, 21,378.36 and 10,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.64, 21,378.36 and 10,562.96 is: 15,828.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.64 : 21,378.36 = 10,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.64/21,378.36 = 10,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.64x = 21,378.36 × 10,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.64x = 225,818,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,818,761.55/14,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.45

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