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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.08, 21,466.40 and 10,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.08, 21,466.40 and 10,303.60 is: 15,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.08 : 21,466.40 = 10,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.08/21,466.40 = 10,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.08x = 21,466.40 × 10,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.08x = 221,181,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,181,199.04/14,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.97

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