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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.80, 21,410.70 and 10,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.80, 21,410.70 and 10,337.20 is: 15,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.80 : 21,410.70 = 10,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.80/21,410.70 = 10,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.80x = 21,410.70 × 10,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.80x = 221,326,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,326,688.04/14,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.80

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