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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.56, 21,553.86 and 10,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.56, 21,553.86 and 10,204.26 is: 15,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.56 : 21,553.86 = 10,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.56/21,553.86 = 10,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.56x = 21,553.86 × 10,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.56x = 219,941,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,941,191.44/14,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.71

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