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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.96, 21,412.35 and 10,266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.96, 21,412.35 and 10,266.75 is: 15,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.96 : 21,412.35 = 10,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.96/21,412.35 = 10,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.96x = 21,412.35 × 10,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.96x = 219,835,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,835,244.36/14,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.54

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