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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.25, 21,388.86 and 10,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.25, 21,388.86 and 10,055.34 is: 15,065.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.25 : 21,388.86 = 10,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.25/21,388.86 = 10,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.25x = 21,388.86 × 10,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.25x = 215,072,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,072,259.51/14,276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.04

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