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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.24, 21,522 and 10,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.24, 21,522 and 10,241.76 is: 15,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.24 : 21,522 = 10,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.24/21,522 = 10,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.24x = 21,522 × 10,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.24x = 220,423,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,423,158.72/14,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.68

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