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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,303.58, 21,468.65 and 10,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,303.58, 21,468.65 and 10,305.10 is: 15,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,303.58 : 21,468.65 = 10,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,303.58/21,468.65 = 10,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,303.58x = 21,468.65 × 10,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,303.58x = 221,236,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,236,585.12/14,303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.22

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