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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.80, 21,407.70 and 10,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.80, 21,407.70 and 10,335.20 is: 15,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.80 : 21,407.70 = 10,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.80/21,407.70 = 10,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.80x = 21,407.70 × 10,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.80x = 221,252,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,252,861.04/14,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.80

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