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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.24, 21,508.50 and 10,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.24, 21,508.50 and 10,232.76 is: 15,338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.24 : 21,508.50 = 10,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.24/21,508.50 = 10,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.24x = 21,508.50 × 10,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.24x = 220,091,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,091,318.46/14,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,338.19

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